The Los Angeles Dodgers took a break from their traditional Cactus League schedule on Sunday for an exhibition matchup with 2017 World Baseball Classic semifinalist Team Japan. Although it was Rich Hill’s turn in the rotation, he instead pitched in a Minor League game, and was replaced by Trevor Oaks to face Japan.
The start was Oaks’ first of the spring, but it made little difference as the right-hander continued to pitch to impressive results. He retired the side in order in the first inning and worked around a leadoff double in the second to complete two scoreless frames.