Dodger BlueDodger BlueDodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Font ResizerAa
Dodger BlueDodger Blue
Font ResizerAa
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Spring Training
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Walker Buehler’s Start Against Braves ‘A Big Step’
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dodgers News: Walker Buehler’s Start Against Braves ‘A Big Step’

Matt Borelli
September 16, 2024
3 Min Read
Walker Buehler, Roberto Clemente Day jersey patch
Sep 15, 2024; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler (21) pitches against the Atlanta Braves during the first inning at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers earned a comeback 9-2 win over the Atlanta Braves behind a seven-run ninth inning and bounce-back start by Walker Buehler.

The right-hander recorded his first quality start since May 31 after allowing two runs (one earned) on three hits with five strikeouts in six innings of work. He also walked a season-high five batters, but still managed to limit the damage.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was encouraged by Buehler’s performances and believes he is trending in the right direction, via Juan Toribio of MLB.com:

“It was huge,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. “I believe in who he is. But you do have to get results as a player to build that confidence, that momentum. This was a big step. It really was. I talk about performing and results at this time of the season, and the results were very good.”

Buehler allowed both of his runs in the third inning and felt like he got stronger as the game went on:

“Two runs, I don’t feel super great about. But it felt kind of like we minimized it in some way,” Buehler said. “Start creating a little bit of momentum after that, and hopefully that momentum helped our team later in the game. I think it’s a big win, kind of however you want to look at it.”

Buehler gave up just one hit over his final three innings, which kept the Dodgers in the game long enough for them to complete the comeback.

The 30-year-old’s strong start couldn’t have come at a better time, especially with all of the negativity surrounding the Dodgers rotation.

Buehler has struggled for most of the year but figures to play an important role in the postseason. He is 1-5 with a 5.54 ERA, 5.89 FIP and 1.62 WHIP in 65 innings across 14 starts.

Walker Buehler ‘just trying to survive’ the season

Buehler, who returned to the Dodgers after missing the entire 2023 season while recovering from a second Tommy John surgery, has not been able to find consistent success and recently admitted he is just trying to get through the year.

Have you subscribed to the Dodger Blue YouTube channel? Be sure to ring the notification bell to watch player interviews, participate in shows and giveaways, and stay up to date on all Dodgers news and rumors!

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:Los Angeles DodgersWalker Buehler
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Shohei Ohtani, 2024 Spring Training
FeaturedSpring TrainingVideo

Dodgers Spring Training Video: Shohei Ohtani Hits Home Runs In Batting Practice

February 12, 2024
February 12, 2024
AJ Pollock, Chris Taylor
FeaturedVideo

Dodgers Highlights: 9-Run Inning Leads To Blowout Of Nationals

July 3, 2021
July 2, 2021
Dylan Cease, Dodgers
FeaturedRumors

Dodgers Trade Rumors: Dylan Cease & Tyler Glasnow ‘Primary Targets’

December 6, 2023
December 6, 2023
Yasiel-puig-30
Dodgers News

Dodgers Injury Update: Yasiel Puig Available As Pinch-Hitter Against Cubs

June 1, 2016
June 1, 2016

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어