Dodgers sent left-hander Scott for 72 million in G1 and lost. Robles revealed that he had planned to let Phillips take over before the game.
Quick Look
- In the 9th inning of Game 1 of the National League Division Series, the Dodgers sent out 72 million left-hander Scott to close the game, but was hit with a 2-point cannon, which narrowed the lead.
- Later, the Dodgers sent Phillips to close out the game to maintain the victory in a thrilling manner.
- Head coach Robles said after the game that he originally planned to have Phillips face right-handed hitter Dupont, thinking he was more reassuring than Ruki Sasaki.
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Why It Matters
In the first game of the National League Division Series, the Dodgers originally sent out high-paid left-hander Scott to try to close the game in the 9th inning, but after losing, Phillips successfully rescued the game.
Scott. (European News Agency)
[Sports Center/Comprehensive Report] The Dodgers sent star left-hander Tanner Scott for US$72 million (approximately NT$2.29 billion) in the 9th inning of G1 of the National League Division Series today. As a result, he almost broke the pot, and then changed pitches to win the victory in a thrilling manner. Head coach Dave Roberts also revealed his scheduling thinking after the game.
The Dodgers held a 4-point lead in the 9th inning and sent Scott out to close the game. However, he was first hit by Ronald Acuña Jr., and then was sniped by Ozzie Albies with a 2-point cannon, leaving the Dodgers with only a 2-point lead. Scott retired after finishing the next two batters, and the Dodgers replaced Evan Phillips with a shutout, narrowly holding on to the victory.
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After the game, talking about today's pitching schedule, Dodger head coach Robles said that from the beginning, he planned to let Phillips take over and face the right-handed Mauricio Dubón. "We are preparing in advance. If a situation does arise, let him be responsible for resolving it. When I was considering changing pitches midway, I felt that Phillips was more reassuring than Riki Sasaki."
The star closer Edwin Díaz signed by the Dodgers before the season is in extremely poor condition this year; Riki Sasaki, who served as a backup in the playoffs last year, only returned from the disabled list at the end of the season. Although Diaz and Ronci were exercising in the bullpen today, they did not warm up for actual pitching.
Ruki Sasaki. (File photo)
Open Questions
- How will Scott's role adjust in the playoffs going forward?
- Will Phillips become a regular 9th inning pitcher for the Dodgers?
- When will Riki Sasaki return to pitching after returning from the disabled list?
