Dodgers Shut Out Mariners, Win 3rd Straight in Cactus League

Dodgers pitchers combine for 4-hit shutout as offense scores 3 runs in victory

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Los Angeles Dodgers remained unbeaten through their first three Cactus League games, defeating the Seattle Mariners 3-0 on Monday afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona. Dodgers pitchers Alex Vesia, Landon Knack, Cole Irvin, and Kyle Hurt each threw a perfect inning, and Alex Freeland drove in two runs with a double to lead the Dodgers' offense.

Why it matters

The Dodgers' strong start to spring training suggests their pitching staff is rounding into form early, which could bode well for their regular season success. The team is looking to bounce back after a disappointing end to the 2025 season.

The details

Dodgers pitchers have allowed just 9 hits and 3 runs (1 unearned) over the first 3 spring games. Alex Vesia, Landon Knack, Cole Irvin and Kyle Hurt each retired the side in order in their respective innings. Offensively, the Dodgers strung together 3 straight hits in the 4th inning, with Dalton Rushing and Santiago Espinal scoring on Alex Freeland's double. Espinal also singled and scored on an error in the 6th inning.

  • The Dodgers game took place on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Arizona.
  • The Dodgers' next game is scheduled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 12:05pm PT against the Guardians.

The players

Alex Vesia

A Dodgers pitcher who made his first appearance of the spring, retiring the side in order in the 5th inning and striking out 2 batters.

Landon Knack

A Dodgers pitcher who retired the side in order in his inning of work.

Cole Irvin

A Dodgers pitcher who retired the side in order in his inning of work.

Kyle Hurt

A Dodgers pitcher who retired the side in order in his inning of work.

Alex Freeland

A Dodgers player who drove in 2 runs with a double in the 4th inning.

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What’s next

The Dodgers will face the Guardians on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at Camelback Ranch, with first pitch scheduled for 12:05pm PT.

The takeaway

The Dodgers' dominant pitching performance and timely hitting in their third straight Cactus League win indicates the team is primed for a bounce-back season after a disappointing 2025 campaign.