Overview

• Dave Roberts' strategic management of the pitching staff was pivotal in the Dodgers' NLDS win against the Padres, silencing critics of his decision-making.
• The Dodgers' pitching staff delivered an impressive performance, allowing no runs in the final 24 innings of the series.
• Roberts used a controversial incident involving Manny Machado as a motivational tool to rally his team, later admitting it was a strategic diversion.
• The Dodgers' Game 5 victory was secured with a 2-0 win, marking a comeback from a 2-1 series deficit.
• Los Angeles Dodgers will face the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, starting with Game 1 on Sunday.