Landon Knack earns save in Dodgers' bullpen outing against A's

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Last updated Aug 13, 2026

Landon Knack earns save in Dodgers' bullpen outing against A's
Summary

Landon Knack pitched 2 2/3 innings for the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 13, 2026, in a game against the Oakland Athletics. Knack's performance followed Eric Lauer's six innings of work, as the Dodgers maintained a 4-2 lead. Although the Dodgers did not record a three-inning save this game, Knack's effort contributed to the bullpen's workload management. He is set to be optioned to Triple-A following the game to make room for another bullpen arm.

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  • Knack's outing included two singles but secured an actual save.
  • Lauer pitched six innings, allowing two runs against the A's.
  • The Dodgers last saw an eight-out save nearly 39 years ago.
  • Knack has recorded a save in each of his three MLB seasons.
  • He will be optioned to Triple-A after the game.
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The Dodgers haven’t had a three-inning save yet in 2026, and as a host of the Three-Inning Save podcast I was starting to wonder whether this team actually has the juice to repeat as champions, again. Everything was setting up perfectly for that shortcoming to be rectified on Wednesday night. Landon Knack was called up […]

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