Dodgers starting pitcher Hyun-Jin Ryu got his season off to a strong start Saturday, tossing five scoreless innings in a 7-5 win over the Diamondbacks in Sydney, Australia.
Ryu was nearly flawless in his five innings of work, throwing 55 of 87 pitches for strikes. He allowed a pair of singles and one walk before being pulled, while striking out five hitters.
Ryu put together an exceptionally strong first season in the majors, finishing with a 3.00 ERA and 154 strikeouts in 192 innings of work. With the early start to the season, Ryu could make his next start in just two games, as the Dodgers now have more than a week off before their next series. He is likely to take the mound during a series against the Padres in San Diego.