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Sheehan Removed After 1 1/3 Innings in Dodgers’ 13-5 Loss to Angels

A 14-pitch at-bat that ended with a bases-loaded two-run single prompted Dave Roberts to pull Sheehan early, forcing heavy bullpen use and exposing uncertainty about his rotation status.

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An image collage containing 2 images, Image 1 shows Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher about to throw the ball, Image 2 shows Los Angeles Dodgers player Jason Heyward running on the field

Overview

  • Sheehan left his start early Sunday, lasting roughly 1 1/3 innings after throwing an extended second inning and allowing a two-run single to Sebastián Rivero.
  • Nick Madrigal forced a 14-pitch plate appearance that resulted in a walk and helped create a bases-loaded sequence that preceded Sheehan’s removal.
  • The early exit triggered an unplanned bullpen game as the Dodgers used six to seven relievers and fell 13-5, with the Angels breaking the game open in the seventh inning.
  • Sheehan’s season numbers — a 4.70 ERA through 59.1 innings, 64 strikeouts and 11 home runs allowed in 12 starts — frame the outing as part of a broader pattern of velocity and home-run concerns.
  • The short outing raises real questions about his hold on a rotation spot and increases near-term strain on the bullpen, with his next start expected on the road next weekend against the White Sox.