The Los Angeles Dodgers had been patient with Walker Buehler. He had struggled for a majority of the season with his command. On Thursday night, fans witnessed a more confident version of Buehler take the mound.
The Los Angeles Dodgers had been patient with Walker Buehler. He had struggled for the majority of the season with his command. On Thursday night, fans witnessed a more confident version of Buehler take the mound.
“Nothing really. I punched out one guy,” Buehler shouted as he was doused with champagne showers. “I’ve had a rough year. There’s one thing I’ve kind of always hung my hat on is pitching in big games.” Fans even doubted the Dodgers could win the series finale with the Padres with Buehler on the mound. He proved them wrong, but Buehler's candid words about his struggles this season show how much he wanted to establish a new and improved version of himself.
The series with the Padres was essentially a practice run for the playoffs. Buehler's performance proved he's ready to take on hitters in October.The Dodgers have overcome an unprecedented number of injuries this season. A depleted Dodgers rotation has carried the team into the postseason and will be asked to continue jumping through hurdles in October.
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