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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dodgers News: Bud Norris Focused On Competing, Dave Roberts Maintains Confidence
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Dodgers News: Bud Norris Focused On Competing, Dave Roberts Maintains Confidence

Matthew Moreno
July 21, 2016
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After months of shuffling through internal options to fill their starting rotation, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ first move outside of the organization netted them Bud Norris in a five-player trade with the Atlanta Braves.

Norris was acquired in response to losing Clayton Kershaw to the 15-day disabled list because of a mild disc herniation. While Norris was stepping in for the three-time Cy Young Award, he isn’t viewed as a replacement for Kershaw.

The right-hander had a strong debut with his new club, throwing six scoreless innings with eight strikeouts. However, Norris has been spotty since that July 1 start at Dodger Stadium.

After allowing just one home run since April, the Washington Nationals tagged Norris for three homers in five-plus innings on Wednesday.

One was a 451-foot shot clubbed by Bryce Harper in the first inning that reached the third deck in right field. Ben Revere and Jayson Werth then hit back-to-back solo home runs in the fifth.

In the aftermath of another subpar outing, Norris said his focus remains on keeping the Dodgers in contention during his starts, per Andy McCullough of the LA Times:

“I’m just trying to compete, and give everything I’ve got for the team,” Norris said. “That’s really what I want to focus on.”

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts reiterated his confidence in Norris’ pitching ability, per Bill Plunkett of the OC Register:

“I think it’s just the mistakes he’s been making,” Roberts said. “I think the stuff’s good. The fastball life is good. He’s still throwing the cut fastball, the curveball. He’s got a good (pitch) mix. But I think he just can’t find that rhythm to sustain it for six, seven innings. Just the way the ball comes out of his hand, I know there’s a lot more in there.”

Aside from being stung by the long ball, Norris pitched well from the second through fourth inning. He retired 11 straight batters, a streak that was snapped by Revere’s home run. Though, Norris was removed after a leadoff walk in the sixth and subsequent RBI double.

Norris has allowed 13 earned runs and four homers over 15 innings pitched in his last three starts. However, given the Dodgers’ limited options at present time, he figures to remain part of the rotation.

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ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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