Dodgers News: Noah Syndergaard Explains Rough Outing vs Dbacks

"They capitalized on just about every single one of my mistakes."

For the second game in a row, a Dodger starting pitcher couldn't hold the early lead. Saturday night's starter Noah Syndergaard struggled mightily against the Diamondbacks in Arizona allowing 6 earned runs over 4 innings.

After the game, he summed up what just about everyone else watching the game saw... the Dbacks jumped on just about every Syndergaard mistake.

“Just poor execution with my pitches. They capitalized on just about every single one of my mistakes, and it was difficult for me to find a rhythm. Just a super disappointing outing. Especially when the offense comes out like that in the beginning of the game. It’s definitely one that I’ll want back.”

“They capitalized on every single one of my mistakes.”@Noahsyndergaard took the blame for his pitches and more on @SportsNetLA.👀 pic.twitter.com/tDnsBW1PRx

— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) April 9, 2023

After Clayton Kershaw's start on Friday night, it feels like there's something in the water in Arizona.

Syndergaard wasn't the only problem for the Dodgers last night. The bullpen was no relief, with three pitchers combining to allow 6 runs over the final 4 innings of the 12-8 loss.

“They’re working through it right now, but the league’s not gonna wait for you,” Doc said about the bullpen. “So you still need to perform while you’re trying to figure things out. … We've got to work through some things.” 

After a solid homestand, things have gone ugly for the pitching staff as a whole on the road. Outside of Dustin May and Evan Phillips.

The Dodgers will go for the series split with rookie right-hander Micahel Grove on the mound. Arizona counters with Ryne Nelson.