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Dodgers’ Rich Hill says he only learned about start on Sunday morning

Rich Hill

Rich Hill pitched a gem on Sunday to help the Los Angeles Dodgers remain in a tie for the NL West lead, and he apparently did so on short notice.

Hill told reporters after his outing Sunday that he only learned for certain that he would be starting game No. 162 for the Dodgers after he woke up on Sunday and saw a text message from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts telling him so.

Hill knew that he was in contention to make the start for the Dodgers, but some last-minute changes by the Washington Nationals affected the Dodgers’ rotation. When the Nats decided not to pitch Max Scherzer against the Rockies on Sunday, the Dodgers adjusted and decided to throw Hill in their finale against San Francisco, thereby saving Walker Buehler for the potential one-game playoff against Colorado on Monday.

The southpaw was awesome. He threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just two hits and no walks while striking out seven in a 15-0 win. Hill should be rested and ready for the NLDS if the Dodgers beat the Rockies on Monday.

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