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Post-Game Briefing
The Dodgers returned to their home facility in Glendale after Thursday’s loss to the Oakland Athletics, looking to turn the tide after a slow offensive night in Mesa. The Seattle Mariners were the Dodgers’ opponents on Friday, coming in as losers of their last five games. But, despite the perfect set-up for the Dodgers to capitalize on a game against a team caught in a downward spiral, the Dodgers had their share of miscues and struggles that ultimately led to what is now back-to-back losses for Los Angeles.
Ross Stripling took the mound as the Dodgers’ starting pitcher on Friday night and pitched well. Stripling completed three innings of work for L.A., allowing one run on four hits. Stripling also recorded three punchouts in the game. For Seattle, starting pitcher Nick Margevicius went two and two-thirds innings, allowing one run on three hits and a pair of walks. Margevicius recorded just one more strikeout than Stripling in his start, posting four K’s on the night.
Scoring Plays
- (LAD 2ND INN.) Beaty GIDP scores Seager
- (SEA 3RD INN.) Fraley solo home run (2)
- (LAD 4TH INN.) Garcia double (1) scores Seager and Smith
- (SEA 5TH INN.) Fraley single scores Moore
- (SEA 5TH INN.) White sacrifice fly scores Fraley
- (SEA 7TH INN.) Lewis grand slam (2) scores Gordon, Moore, and Scheiner
- (SEA 9TH INN.) Marmolejos double (2) scores Caballero
- (SEA 9TH INN.) Mariscal double (1) scores Marmolejos
Dodgers-LowDown Player of the Game
Corey Seager played a big role in the team’s offense on Friday night, going 2 for 2 with a double. Most importantly, Seager was able to take full advantage of his hits, coming around to score both times. Without Seager’s consistent contributions at the plate, the Dodgers offense may not have gotten anything going on the basepaths.
Up Next
The Dodgers fall to 7-6 on the Cactus League season with this loss and will have another home game on Saturday afternoon, hosting the Colorado Rockies. Newly acquired starting pitcher David Price will make his second start of the spring for the Dodgers on Saturday. Colorado will send out a veteran of their own to square off against Price, the recently-signed Ubaldo Jimenez. First pitch on Saturday is set for 12:05 PM PT.
Arrick Joel has covered the Dodgers since 2017. Follow him on Twitter at @ArrickJoel.