Dodgers bullpen breaks franchise record with 36 scoreless innings
The Los Angeles Dodgers have set a new franchise record for consecutive scoreless innings by their relief pitchers, reaching 36 straight frames. The streak began on 12 May and has provided a stark contrast to the team's struggles in the previous season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen has established a new franchise record with 36 consecutive scoreless innings, surpassing the previous mark of 33 innings set in 1988. The streak commenced on 12 May 2026, following a run allowed by Blake Treinen against the San Francisco Giants. The achievement is particularly notable given the team’s significant injury list, which has impacted pitching depth.
The record-breaking performance occurred during a recent series against the Milwaukee Brewers, where the bullpen shut down the opposition for four frames. Twelve different relievers have contributed to the streak, with Edgardo Henriquez leading in innings pitched at 5.1. Other key contributors include Blake Treinen, Kyle Hurt, Tanner Scott, and Alex Vesia, who have each added more than two innings to the total.
The Dodgers allowed a run on 12 May 2026 in the seventh inning against the San Francisco Giants, pitched by Blake Treinen. Since that moment, the relief corps has maintained a flawless record. The team has experienced a significant number of injuries to both starters and relievers, which typically correlates with reduced pitching depth and increased vulnerability to allowing runs. Despite these challenges, the bullpen has remained reliable.
Kyle Hurt commented on the bullpen's mindset: “We all have the same mindset down there. Your name gets called and you have a job to do and that’s it. Try not to complicate it too much.” The pitchers involved in the streak are Alex Vesia, Edgardo Henriquez, Tanner Scott, Jack Dreyer, Blake Treinen, Kyle Hurt, Will Klein, Charlie Barnes, Wyatt Milles, Chayce McDermott, Jonathan Hernandez, and Paul Gervase.
The 2025 season was characterised by poor bullpen performance, which negatively impacted the team’s win-loss record. The current streak is viewed as a positive indicator for the team’s playoff prospects in October, contrasting with the reliability issues of the previous year. Dominant pitching is now seen as a promising foundation for the postseason, a stark departure from the struggles that cost the team multiple wins in 2025.
