Dodgers News: Rookie Pitchers Absolutely Shined in Coors Field Doubleheader
The Dodgers' doubleheader Thursday against the Rockies continued the trend of rookie pitching that's led to their second-half surge.
Both Ryan Pepiot and Bobby Miller battled the hitter-friendly conditions of the Mile High elevation and gave the organization added confidence in their postseason roles.
Pepiot took on bulk work once again for the first half of the doubleheader after opener Caleb Ferguson gave up three runs before getting hooked earlier than expected.
The rookie got out of the first inning and worked his way into the seventh and pitched efficiently in the disastrous Coors Field dimensions aside from a solo home run on his final batter.
The righty's continued run prevention in his strong return from an early season injury could not be more welcomed by the team ravaged by injuries across their rotation all year long.
Not to be outdone, Miller took the bump for the second game of the day and shoved equally as well against the Dodgers' divisional foe.
Dave Roberts' team salvaged a split on the day as the offense that couldn't get multiple runs across for game one gave Miller plenty of run support to finish the job.
The electric former Louisville Cardinal surrendered just two runs on 91 pitches in his own seven innings of work.
Fans must be pleased with the efforts from both of their talented young arms with October just a week away.
Tensions still exist within the organization given Clayton Kershaw's diminished stuff due to his ailing shoulder and Lance Lynn's sky-high home run rate.
Though Pepiot's role remains undecided from either a bulk role from the bullpen or as a starter, both his and Miller's tune-ups before postseason play are nothing but encouraging.
Even if LA can't get the job done this season Miller and Pepiot will play significant roles for the near future and beyond for LA.
