Emmet Sheehan extends leash in Dodgers’ rotation with best start in months
Emmet Sheehan, a 26-year-old right-hander, had a high-stakes outing for the Dodgers on Sunday, but he was able to extend his leash in the rotation with his best start in months. Sheehan held the Padres to one run over five innings, striking out five batters and yielding only two hits. This performance was a much-needed improvement for Sheehan, who had struggled with inconsistency and a high ERA throughout the season.
- ▪Emmet Sheehan had his best start in months, holding the Padres to one run over five innings.
- ▪Sheehan struck out five batters and yielded only two hits in the Dodgers' 4-2 win.
- ▪The outing was a high-stakes one for Sheehan, who had been struggling with inconsistency and a high ERA throughout the season.
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MLB Emmet Sheehan extends leash in Dodgers’ rotation with best start in months By Jack Harris Published June 28, 2026, 9:09 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google SAN DIEGO — Emmet Sheehan was not pitching for his job Sunday. That didn’t mean, however, it wasn’t a high-stakes outing. Entering the day, the 2026 season had not gone anywhere near what the 26-year-old right-hander planned. He began the afternoon with an ERA over 5.00. He’d given up multiple runs in all but one of his first 14 starts. His fastball velocity and execution of secondary stuff had been inconsistent all year. Dodgers starting pitcher Emmet Sheehan struggled last week against the Orioles but rebounded Sunday.
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