Dodgers' Walker Buehler still finding his way through spring

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Walker Buehler is looking at the bright side of his spring training situation.

"As opposed to other years at least I have one," the Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander said after pitching four innings against the Milwaukee Brewers on a rainy Wednesday night at Camelback Ranch.

Buehler, who was brought along slowly last year in the Cactus League, made his third start and threw 62 pitches in four innings. He gave up three hits and one run, walked three and struck out four.

Manager Dave Roberts said before the game that he hasn't been as sharp as usual and after he came out, Buehler agreed.

"I'm not as sharp as I want to be," Buehler said. "It's a step forward. Still trying to figure some stuff out. Getting closer to that.

"I was a little sporadic today. But I'm pleased I did get some punchouts."

Buehler will line up as the Dodgers' No. 2 starter, following longtime ace Clayton Kershaw to the mound when the regular season begins in two weeks.