Despite dropping 8-3 to the Nationals in Game 3 of the National League Division Series- the Dodgers will have one more opportunity to survive in the postseason.
The second straight loss puts the Dodgers on the verge of elimination - but there’s doesn’t seem to be an ounce of fear in their clubhouse. In fact, they are ready for the challenge that lies ahead according to Dodgers Manager Dave Roberts.
“We’re not afraid of this, Roberts said. “It’s been a long season, a lot of highs and lows. But I know there’s no quit in our guys.”
Roberts is right, Kenta Maeda hit a low point in his postseason debut Monday night after getting roughed up by the Nationals batters. Maeda gave up four runs on five hits in the third inning. This ended his night on pitch count sixty-three.
“I’m really upset that I pitched like this, Maeda said. “I feel bad for my team that I gave up four runs.”
For the second time in the past three days -the team has been unable to capitalize off of the 21-year-oldbigplayoff moments.Seager has made his presence known in every NLDS game thus far. He went yard in the first inning of Game 1 and 2- followed by an off the wall double in Game 3, giving Los Angeles an early lead.
“It felt good after the double by Corey, and we had some momentum. But you know, just right there, Maeda was missing, getting behind, and some fastballs leaked back over the plate. They made him pay.”
It’s conspicuous that Seager’s hot bat can’t take down the Nationals by himself, and if the Dodgers want to advance to the NLCS for the first time in three years, the offense must wake up.
“We’ve missed the big hit in the last two games, Seager said. “It happens. We’ve got to move on and find that big hit.”
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