Two months ago, Walker Buehler was left hoping for the best. He was in the middle of one of the toughest stretches in his career following a second Tommy John surgery and was left questioning whether he would secure a place in the Dodgers’ postseason rotation.
On Wednesday night, he emerged from the bullpen to save Game 5 of the World Series. It only took him 16 pitches to preserve a 7-6 series-clinching win.
“He went through a lot, but now he’s etched in Dodger glory and royalty forever,” Clayton Kershaw said.
Buehler further established his reputation as a big-game pitcher, becoming the latest Dodgers starter to shut down the Yankees’ offense when delivered five scoreless innings during the Dodgers’ 4-2 victory in Game 3.