Dodgers’ Tanner Scott: Breezes to fourth save

Scott earned a save towards the Giants on Thursday, placing out two batters in an ideal ninth inning.

Scott had a comparatively low-stress task, because the Dodgers held a three-run lead when he entered within the ninth inning. The left-hander wanted simply 9 pitches (seven strikes) to set down the aspect so as. Scott struggled because the Dodgers’ nearer final season, which led to Los Angeles bringing in Edwin Diaz (elbow) by way of free company. Diaz has since landed on the 60-day IL, and Scott has shined since retaking the nearer position. Over 10 outings in Diaz’s absence, Scott has gone 4-for-4 on save alternatives whereas giving up simply two runs and posting a ten:2 Ok:BB throughout 9.2 innings.