Dodgers Pitching Impressive in the Month of May

It’s been no secret that the Dodgers pitching has been on a roll in the month of May. The team has gone 12-5 so far this month and the pitchers have helped fuel an impressive 50 game start to the season.

The Dodgers throwers, including the bullpen which has gone through a few trials since the start of the season, leads the MLB in a number of categories.

A list of some of the categories in which the #Dodgers pitching staff leads all of MLB in the month of May:

*ERA
*AVG against (tied)
*K/BB
*BB/9
*WHIP
*Pitches/inning
*XBH allowed

Puts into context why they're 12-5 this month (best record in NL). Pitching has been outstanding

— Rick Krajewski (@Rick_K21) May 22, 2019

Hyun-Jin Ryu is leading the pack with ace-like stuff and is currently sitting on a 31 scoreless inning streak. This month, he’s pitched a complete game shutout and has flirted with a no-hitter, taking a hitless game into the eighth inning on Mother’s Day.

Hyun-Jin Ryu in 4 starts this month: 32 IP, 14 H, 1 R, 2 BB, 26 K. 0.28 ERA. #Reds down 5-0 to Dodgers in the 8th inning.

— Bobby Nightengale (@nightengalejr) May 19, 2019

Along with Ryu, the rest of the Dodgers starting pitching staff has been getting the job done.

Despite allowing four runs in his last outing against the Cincinnati Reds, Walker Buehler’s progress this season seems to be coming along. On May 11, he pitched seven impressive scoreless innings in a starting pitcher duel against Max Scherzer and the Washington Nationals.

Before being placed on the 10-day IL, Kenta Maeda also performed well in his game against the San Diego Padres on May 15. He allowed three hits in just under seven innings, and the Dodgers would go on to win 2-0.

And while Kershaw has yet to be the Kershaw of the past, he’s still been humming along with a 3.33 ERA. The Dodgers have yet to lose a game he’s started this year.

Sure, there are still valid concerns to have about the bullpen, and the Dodgers should still focus on addressing those issues. However, these numbers are a testament to how the team has been performing as a whole.

It should also be noted that if the bullpen was not included, these numbers would likely be even more impressive.

all pitchers. SPs would be even better

— Rick Krajewski (@Rick_K21) May 22, 2019

With one of the best records in the league at this point in the season, the Dodgers have shown no indication of slowing down. Their pitching, especially in the month of May, has been dominant. Combined with a hot offensive start as well, this team looks headed for a very successful season.