Dodgers prospect River Ryan allows no earned runs in 5 1/3 innings in MLB debut vs Giants Boston 25 News [Video]

A Los Angeles Dodgers team in desperate need of pitching got an encouraging start from one of their top prospects Monday night.

River Ryan threw 5 1/3 one-run innings in a 3-2 win over the San Francisco Giants in his MLB debut. The run he did allow was unearned, courtesy of a passed ball by catcher Will Smith in the fourth inning. It was a strong effort from the 25-year-old right-hander whom the Dodgers called up to bolster a rotation depleted by injury.

It added up to more good news after manager Dave Roberts announced on Saturday that starters Clayton Kershaw and Tyler Glasnow are scheduled to return this week from injuries. Both are scheduled to pitch this week to cap the four-game series against the Giants.

Ryan allowed a leadoff walk to Jorge Soler then allowed a single to LaMonte Wade Jr. But he got out of the first unscathed before a 1-2-3 effort in the second.

Ryan painted then painted the outside corner with a 97 mph …