The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their three-game series vs. the Minnesota Twins on Monday with an outstanding performance from Eric Lauer, who gave the Dodgers pitching staff what it needed at Target Field.

Lauer followed opener Will Klein and delivered six no-hit innings out of the bullpen, helping the Dodgers begin their road trip with a sharp response after a difficult weekend against the Baltimore Orioles. By using Klein for the opening frame, Los Angeles put Lauer in a cleaner spot and helped him avoid the early traffic that has troubled him at times.

The plan worked. Lauer quickly found his rhythm, attacked the zone, and kept the Twins from building pressure while giving the Dodgers’ bullpen a needed reset.

Dodgers Nation shared the milestone on X, formerly Twitter, after Lauer reached a rare mark in franchise history.

“Eric Lauer has become the first Dodgers reliever to throw 6 no-hit innings in a game in 42 years.

Dave Stewart was the last to do it in 1982.

Rolling with an opener for Lauer worked out tremendously ✅”

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Lauer became the first Dodgers reliever since Dave Stewart in 1982 to throw six no-hit innings, turning his return into one of the club’s top pitching moments of the season.

The performance carried roster importance. L.A. continues to navigate injuries to important arms, including Tyler Glasnow, Blake Snell, and Blake Treinen. Lauer’s ability to cover six innings eased the strain on a group that has absorbed plenty of work.

It also strengthened Lauer’s case for a steady role after he arrived from the Toronto Blue Jays earlier this season as a depth option.

Now, he owns a place in Dodgers history and helped Los Angeles become the first team to reach 50 wins this season, with five of its last seven victories coming by one run.