Stripling (4-6) gave up two runs on three hits and struck out five over five innings in a win Tuesday over Arizona.
Stripling is approaching an innings limit and wasn't showing his normal velocity, so he was removed after just 66 pitches despite what looks on paper like a solid five frames. Considering the Dodgers have an expanded roster bullpen to play with, it probably isn't worth expecting Stripling to go deep in whatever games he appears in down the stretch. The rookie has done a fine job filling into the Dodgers rotation, posting a 4.12 ERA and a 62:25 K:BB in 87.1 innings, but the Dodgers would probably rather take their chances with a reliever than let Stripling face a lineup for the third time around.