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Dodgers Edge Rangers as Glasnow Exits Early with Leg Cramps

Tyler Glasnow's latest early departure adds to the Dodgers' rotation concerns, while Freddie Freeman's sacrifice fly secured a narrow 1-0 victory.

Dodgers infielders, umpire Nic Lentz, right, and a team staff member check on starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow, who left the game with an unknown injury, in the fifth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, April 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)
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Overview

  • Tyler Glasnow exited the Dodgers' game against the Rangers in the fifth inning due to lower leg cramps after throwing one pitch in the inning.
  • Glasnow pitched four scoreless innings prior to his exit, striking out six, walking one, and allowing three hits, maintaining a 3.71 ERA through four starts this season.
  • The Dodgers are already dealing with rotation challenges, with Blake Snell and Tony Gonsolin on the injured list, testing their pitching depth early in the season.
  • Freddie Freeman drove in Will Smith with a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, providing the lone run in the Dodgers' 1-0 victory over the Rangers.
  • Despite ongoing injury setbacks, the Dodgers have secured consecutive series wins, showcasing resilience in close, low-scoring games.