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Kopech (6-8) got the win over Atlanta on Sunday, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out two in a scoreless inning. Kopech pitched the bottom of the eighth with the game tied 2-2 and kept things tied despite allowing two baserunners. The Dodgers would then go on to score seven runs in the top of the ninth to put Kopech in line for the win. The 28-year-old righty has pitched scoreless outings in seven of his last eight appearances but has also allowed at least one baserunner in five of those. For the year, Kopech sports a 3.59 ERA, 1.16 WHIP and 83:32 K:BB in 62.2 innings.
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Kopech picked up the save over the Cubs on Wednesday, allowing one run on three walks over one inning while striking out one. Kopech entered the contest with a three-run lead in the ninth and proceeded to walk three consecutive batters before then allowing a sacrifice fly to Isaac Paredes. Fortunately for the right-hander, Seiya Suzuki would get thrown out trying to steal third before Kopech was then able to retire the final batter by way of strikeout. It marked the first time that Kopech has walked multiple batters in an appearance since July 7 against the Marlins after not allowing a free pass through his first three appearances in September. He's now converted each of his last four save opportunities, while Wednesday marked his 13th save overall on the campaign.
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Kopech picked up the save over the Orioles on Wednesday, striking out two over a perfect ninth inning. Kopech entered the contest with a 6-4 lead in the top of the ninth and retired the first two batters on strikes before getting Adley Rutschman to pop out to second for the final out of the game. The save was the right-hander's 12th of the season and the third in his last six appearances. Kopech has only allowed one run in 12.1 innings (12 appearances) this month, posting a 0.76 ERA in August to go along with a 16:3 K:BB. He's also recorded two strikeouts in back-to-back appearances and in three of his last four overall.
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Kopech threw a scoreless inning to earn a save against the Cardinals on Sunday. Kopech threw seven of 12 pitches for strikes and finished the game on a double-play ball after a runner reached base on an error. He's now turned in 9.1 consecutive scoreless innings to begin his Dodgers career and earned two saves during the weekend series against St. Louis. With Daniel Hudson (8.64 ERA over his last nine appearances) and Evan Phillips (no saves since July 23) seemingly falling out of favor, the Dodgers may use Kopech in the ninth inning more often. Kopech owns a 3.91 ERA with a 72:25 K:BB through 53 innings this season.
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Kopech struck out two in a perfect inning to earn the save in Friday's 7-6 win over the Cardinals. Kopech continues to excel with the Dodgers -- he's yet to give up a run over 8.1 innings with the team while posting a 13:1 K:BB in that span. Evan Phillips and Joe Kelly served as the bridge over the seventh and eighth innings before Kopech got the save opportunity, while Daniel Hudson didn't pitch after his blow-up versus the Brewers on Thursday. For the season, Kopech has 10 saves and five holds while pitching to a 3.98 ERA, 1.17 WHIP and 72:25 K:BB through 52 innings between the Dodgers and the White Sox. The Dodgers' bullpen depth means it's unlikely Kopech is ever the clear-cut closer, but he should continue to get plenty of high-leverage chances.
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| Year | Team | APP | GS | INN | W | L | S | K | BBI | HA | ERA | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | LAD | 63 | 0 | 63.7 | 6 | 8 | 13 | 83 | 33 | 42 | 3.53 | 1.17 |
| 2023 | CHW | 30 | 27 | 129.3 | 5 | 12 | 0 | 134 | 91 | 115 | 5.42 | 1.59 |
| 2022 | CHW | 25 | 25 | 119.3 | 5 | 9 | 0 | 105 | 57 | 85 | 3.54 | 1.18 |
Next Matchup
| Situation | Record | ERA | INN | ER | K |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs COLORADO | 0 | 0.00 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 |
| @ DODGER STADIUM | 2 | 1.80 | 10.0 | 2 | 12 |
Last 7 Games
| DATE | Opp | W | L | S | INN | HA | ERA | BBI | K | WHIP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/18 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1.50 | 1 | 0 | 2.00 |
| 9/15 | @  |
1 | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 1.80 | 1 | 2 | 2.00 |
| 9/11 | vs  |
- | - | 1 | 1.0 | 0 | 2.25 | 3 | 1 | 3.00 |
| 9/08 | vs  |
- | - | - | 0.2 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 1 | 0.00 |
| 9/07 | vs |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 1.00 |
| 9/03 | @  |
1 | - | - | 1.0 | 0 | 0.00 | 0 | 0 | 0.00 |
| 8/30 | @  |
- | - | - | 1.0 | 1 | 0.00 | 1 | 1 | 2.00 |
Upcoming Games
| date | Opp | time | Scheduled Starter |
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| 9/19 | @ |
4:40 PM | Edward Cabrera |
| 9/20 | vs  |
10:10 PM | Kyle Freeland |
| 9/21 | vs |
9:10 PM | Cal Quantrill |
| 9/22 | vs |
4:10 PM | Not Announced Yet |
| 9/24 | vs  |
10:10 PM | Michael King |
| 9/25 | vs |
10:10 PM | Dylan Cease |
| 9/26 | vs |
10:10 PM | Joe Musgrove |