SEATTLE _ The Dodgers survived a scare in the final inning of a 12-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners when Manny Machado got clipped on the left wrist by an 86-mph pitch from Seattle infielder Andrew Romine. Machado did not play the field in the bottom of the inning but sounded optimistic after undergoing a post-game X-ray.
Machado said he was unsure of the results of the exam, but did not betray any worry.
"I'm good, guys," Machado said to a group of reporters at his locker after the blowout.
The Dodgers were facing Romine for the second time in this series. Manager Dave Roberts has expressed his displeasure in the past with the new trend of position players pitching, but said he understands why Seattle wanted to preserve its bullpen before facing Houston later this week.
Machado scored two runs in the victory. He had no problem facing a position player on the mound.
"It means there's good offense that day," Machado said. "I'll take that any day. I'll take that any day of the week."
