Dodgers Swept by Astros Despite Sheehan’s Strong Start

Emmet Sheehan made his second major league start of the season for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday after being recalled from Triple-A Oklahoma City, holding the Houston Astros to one run over five innings with four strikeouts. Despite Sheehan’s strong outing, the Dodgers lost 5-1 and were swept by the Astros, being outscored 29-6 across the three-game series. Since returning from Tommy John surgery, Sheehan has posted a 2.00 ERA and a 10:1 strikeout-to-walk ratio in nine MLB innings. After an earlier demotion to Triple-A, where he threw a 13-strikeout perfect game, Sheehan returned to the majors but may lose his rotation spot with Tyler Glasnow and Blake Snell nearing their returns. Manager Dave Roberts said rotation decisions remain fluid and bullpen games are possible. Sheehan could make another start before the All-Star break if the Dodgers use a six-man rotation.