Three home runs. A six-run explosion. And a ninth inning that nearly flipped the entire game.
The Dodgers delivered a spring training thriller that had everything.
💥 Dodgers Blast Three Homers, Survive Late Scare to Beat Mariners 10–7 in Spring Training Slugfest
PEORIA, Arizona — The Los Angeles Dodgers showed off their offensive firepower Friday night, unleashing three home runs and a massive sixth-inning rally to defeat the Seattle Mariners 10–7 in a wild Cactus League showdown.
But what looked like a comfortable win nearly turned into a late disaster.
After building a commanding lead, the Dodgers were forced to hang on through a tense ninth inning before finally closing the door.
Still, one thing was clear by the end of the night:
Los Angeles’ bats are already heating up.
Dodgers Strike First — and Fast
The offensive fireworks began almost immediately.
Veteran infielder Miguel Rojas opened the game by blasting a double deep into center field, then aggressively swiped third base after Seattle’s defense hesitated.
Moments later, Kyle Tucker worked a walk.
Then came the first big swing of the night.
Before the Mariners could record a single out, Teoscar Hernández crushed a three-run homer, instantly putting the Dodgers ahead 3–0.
It was Hernández’s second home run in as many nights, continuing his red-hot spring performance.
Mariners Fight Back Against Landon Knack
Seattle refused to let the early deficit define the game.
Dodgers starter Landon Knack, competing for a rotation spot, ran into trouble in the third inning.
First, Rhylan Thomas drilled a two-run double that cut the lead to 3–2.
Soon after, Brock Rodden followed with an RBI double to tie the game 3–3, shifting the momentum back toward Seattle.
Knack flashed promising stuff — striking out four hitters — but ultimately allowed three runs on three hits and a walk in his outing.
Blake Treinen Escapes a Dangerous Fifth
The Dodgers’ bullpen faced its own test shortly afterward.
Veteran reliever Blake Treinen entered the game in the fifth inning and immediately ran into trouble, walking the first two batters he faced.
The inning became a stressful grind.
Treinen needed 30 pitches and issued three walks, but somehow managed to escape without surrendering a run, keeping the score tied.
That escape proved critical.
Because the next inning changed everything.
Sixth-Inning Explosion Breaks the Game Open
In the sixth, the Dodgers lineup erupted.
First, Kyle Tucker blasted his first home run as a Dodger, launching a solo shot that restored the lead.
The rally quickly grew.
- Santiago Espinal added an infield single
- Nick Senzel contributed a force-play RBI
Then came the biggest swing of the night.
James Tibbs III crushed a towering three-run homer, his third long ball of the spring.
Just like that, the Dodgers had turned a tie game into a commanding 9–3 lead.
Ninth-Inning Drama Nearly Changes Everything
The Mariners refused to quit.
Seattle chipped away late, and by the ninth inning the pressure was mounting.
Reliever Yency Almonte, fighting for a roster spot in his return to Los Angeles, entered the game and immediately found himself in trouble.
Then came the moment that nearly flipped the night.
With two outs and Seattle down to its final strike, Mariners prospect Colt Emerson blasted a three-run homer, suddenly cutting the Dodgers’ lead and creating a tense finish.
What once looked like a comfortable win had turned into a high-stakes final at-bat.
Dodgers Finally Close It Out
Despite the late scare, the Dodgers managed to secure the final out and seal the 10–7 victory.
The win improved Los Angeles to 14–6 in Cactus League play, continuing an impressive spring performance as Opening Day approaches.
Dodgers Offense Sending a Message
If Friday night revealed anything, it’s that the Dodgers’ lineup could be one of the most dangerous offenses in baseball once the regular season begins.
Three home runs.
A six-run inning.
And relentless pressure throughout the game.
Even with the ninth-inning drama, Los Angeles showed exactly why many believe they remain one of MLB’s most feared teams.
What’s Next
The Dodgers will wrap up their spring matchup against the Chicago White Sox at Camelback Ranch, with Justin Wrobleski scheduled to start against Mike Vasil.
But if the bats keep swinging like this, opposing pitchers may already be on notice.
The Dodgers look ready.
And their offense might already be in midseason form.
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