Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander J.P. Henriquez recorded his second save of the season Sunday, delivering a clean ninth inning against the Washington Nationals to secure a 7-5 victory.
Henriquez Steps Up With Scott Unavailable
With primary closer Tanner Scott having pitched three of the previous four days, manager Dave Roberts turned to Henriquez in the ninth. The opportunity arrived after Mookie Betts broke a 5-5 tie with a three-run home run in the bottom of the eighth inning, putting Los Angeles ahead 7-5.
Strong Recent Form Continues
Henriquez allowed no hits, struck out two, and walked one in a scoreless frame. The outing extends a stretch of dominant relief work: over his past 15 appearances, the right-hander has surrendered just one run while posting a 23-to-2 strikeout-to-walk ratio.
Limited Ninth-Inning Role Expected
Despite the successful save — his first since June 28 — Henriquez is not projected to become a regular fixture in the ninth inning for Roberts. The Dodgers’ bullpen hierarchy remains anchored by Scott when available, with Henriquez serving as a high-leverage option in specific matchups or when the closer needs rest.
