The Dodgers received solid innings from Clayton Kershaw and their bullpen in a 6-2 win over the Cardinals that left Dave Roberts encouraged.
from the closer role, the Dodgers trotted out the kind of bullpen plan that could be repeated in October.
Finding the “right lanes” for each pitcher. Looking for matchups to maximize success. Using their best arms to combat the opposition’s biggest threat, regardless of inning. And figure out who will take the final three outs as the game goes along.
He briefly tried to hide his smile while rounding first, before eventually conceding an ear-to-ear grin as he crossed home plate. He was greeted with a hug from Mookie Betts near the on-deck circle, then a parade of high-fives in the dugout.Dodgers react to Albert Pujols’ historic 700th home run with blend of awe and anger
Kershaw’s ERA is now 2.42 on the season, and 1.80 in five starts since returning from a back injury at the start of this month.
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