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Today we got to witness the first Spring Training game of the 2021 baseball season. There were plenty of prospect highlights in the Dodgers 2-1 win over the Oakland A’s. We already knew that both Edwin Uceta and DJ Peters were going to be featured in the game, but we were treated to so many more.
In the top of the 3rd inning, Zach McKinstry led off the inning with a line-drive single to left-center to get the inning started. He advanced to 2nd on the first of two walks to DJ Peters. After advancing to 3rd on a fly out to right field, McKinstry was able to score on a single by Corey Seager.
How big is this Zach McKinstry kid gonna be?https://t.co/e5d4CgC79d
— Dodgers Nation (@DodgersNation) February 28, 2021
Edwin Uceta came into pitch the 3rd inning and opened it up with a strikeout of Buddy Reed. He then gave up a solid single to Seth Brown. Soon after, Tony Kemp grounded into a double play to end the inning and his outing.
Ucenta changeup looking great. Wanna see that more
— Dodgers fam (@Dodgerfam25) February 28, 2021
In the 5th inning, Garrett Cleavinger and the defense struggled a bit. After giving up a run and the bases were loaded with two outs, Sheldon Neuse came up big on defense.
André Jackson had a nice 1-2-3 inning with a strikeout.
Andre Jackson shoving fastballs at the top of the zone pic.twitter.com/zdxohEEAah
— Future Dodgers (@FutureDodgers) February 28, 2021
To finish off the game Michael Grove came in and struck out two of the batters he faced to get a 7 inning game Spring Training save. He really looked good today.
Michael Grove flashed two different breaking balls and located his fastball well in an impressive 1-2-3 seventh inning. A guy to watch as the spring moves forward. pic.twitter.com/QrSdPR22rv
— Future Dodgers (@FutureDodgers) February 28, 2021
Wrapping It Up
We were given a glimpse of the plethora of right-handed pitching prospects for the Dodgers. The performances of all of them were quite impressive. There are a lot more coming and we will keep you up-to-date on our Twitter account (@dodgers2080) with any prospects we hear that will be appearing in the Monday, March 1st game. The game is against the Rockies at 12:05 and will feature the debut of 2020 National League Cy Young Award winner, Trevor Bauer.
