Just when it looked like the Dodgers might slip again, an explosive late-inning rally flipped the script.
And suddenly, two young pitchers may have just changed the future of the team’s rotation.

Dodgers Rally Late to Stun Brewers as Emmet Sheehan and River Ryan Flash Serious Promise

The Los Angeles Dodgers delivered a dramatic comeback Monday night, snapping a frustrating two-game skid with a tense 4–3 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers.

But while the scoreboard told the story of a late rally, the real intrigue came from the mound — where two young arms quietly made a powerful statement.

Emmet Sheehan and River Ryan may have just forced their way into the Dodgers’ plans for the 2026 season.

Emmet Sheehan’s Spring Debut Shows Both Promise and Rust

Making his first start of spring training, Emmet Sheehan stepped onto the mound carrying plenty of attention.

The right-hander worked 2 1/3 innings, throwing 49 pitches with 26 strikes, allowing two hits and one earned run.

That run came in the third inning when Greg Jones lined an RBI single, briefly putting the Brewers ahead.

But the biggest challenge for Sheehan wasn’t contact — it was control.

He walked three batters, struggled to consistently find the strike zone, and finished the outing with two strikeouts.

Despite the shaky command, the outing still showed flashes of why the Dodgers remain intrigued by his upside.

Reliever Cody Morse stepped in to clean up the inning, striking out two and preventing further damage.

River Ryan Quietly Dominates Again

If Sheehan’s outing hinted at potential, River Ryan’s performance looked like a growing certainty.

Entering the game in the fourth inning, Ryan delivered 2 2/3 strong innings of relief.

The only blemish came when Jake Bauers launched a solo home run to left field, briefly giving Milwaukee a 2–1 lead.

Other than that one swing, Ryan was nearly untouchable.

He allowed just that single hit, struck out three batters, and issued one walk while showing impressive poise.

The numbers are beginning to speak loudly.

Ryan now owns a 1.59 ERA with seven strikeouts in 5 2/3 innings this spring, strengthening his case for a spot in the Dodgers’ rotation when the season opens March 26.

For a team constantly searching for reliable starting depth, Ryan’s rise could not come at a better time.

Dodgers’ Offense Wakes Up Late

While the pitching kept the game close, the Dodgers’ offense didn’t fully ignite until the later innings.

Dalton Rushing got the scoring started earlier with an RBI single in the third inning, tying the game at one.

Despite that clutch hit, Rushing’s spring numbers remain concerning.

Across 28 plate appearances, he’s batting .200 with a .250 on-base percentage, along with a 32.1% strikeout rate, even though he has already produced two home runs and five RBIs.

The real momentum shift came in the seventh inning.

With two outs, the Dodgers pieced together a rally:

Michael Siani doubled
Ryan Fitzgerald followed with an RBI single

Suddenly, the game was tied 2–2.

The Eighth Inning That Changed Everything

Then came the decisive moment.

In the eighth inning, the Dodgers finally broke through.

Seby Zavala delivered an RBI single, giving Los Angeles its first lead of the night.

Moments later, Emil Morales scored during a double play, adding a critical insurance run and pushing the lead to 4–2.

That extra run proved crucial.

Ryder Ryan Survives the Final Scare

Closing out the game wasn’t entirely comfortable.

Ryder Ryan, the older brother of River Ryan, handled the final two innings.

Although the Brewers pushed across a run in the ninth inning to cut the lead to one, Ryder managed to secure the final outs and seal the victory.

The Dodgers escaped with a 4–3 win, but the bigger takeaway may be the growing depth on their pitching staff.

A New Rotation Battle Is Heating Up

With Opening Day approaching, the Dodgers’ rotation competition is intensifying.

Veterans still dominate the headlines, but performances like Monday’s are making it impossible to ignore the next wave of talent.

River Ryan looks increasingly ready.
Emmet Sheehan is still refining his command.

But together, they’re giving the Dodgers exactly what championship teams need — young arms ready to step up when the spotlight arrives.

And if Monday was any indication, the future of the Dodgers’ pitching staff might already be warming up in the bullpen.