The Dodgers faced another setback as reliever Evan Phillips was placed on the injured list due to forearm discomfort, further straining their already taxed bullpen. After previously missing a month with a rotator cuff tear, Phillips had returned strong but could not contribute due to this new injury. However, the team managed well despite Phillips' absence, exploiting Matt Sauer's capabilities as he stepped in effectively. Sauer successfully navigated tough spots in the game, allowing the Dodgers to maintain their momentum and secure a strong win against the Miami Marlins.
Phillips missed most of the first month of the season while recovering from a tear in his rotator cuff he suffered during last year's postseason.
With the Dodgers protecting a 1-0 lead in the sixth, Sauer was then summoned, making his first appearance since an important five-inning relief outing against the Marlins in Los Angeles last week.
The good news for the Dodgers: Phillips' absence didn't harm them Wednesday. In fact, it was Sauer who got some of the biggest outs.
Sauer played the role of high-leverage reliever, getting a double-play and strikeout to extinguish the threat.
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