Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers experienced a turning point in their season after a series against the Baltimore Orioles. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts communicated a message that motivated the team to leave past inconsistencies behind and focus on performing like a playoff contender. Following this shift, the Dodgers improved significantly, winning a majority of their remaining games.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers had an uneven season, with a struggling bullpen and inconsistent lineup.
- The Dodgers were closely competing with the San Diego Padres for the National League West division.
- On September 7, after losing a series to the Baltimore Orioles, the Dodgers were only one game ahead of the Padres.
- Manager Dave Roberts viewed the Orioles series as a turning point for the Dodgers.
- Roberts encouraged the team to move past their early struggles and focus on playing like a postseason team.
- Star player Shohei Ohtani and pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto had notable performances during the Orioles series.
- After the series with Baltimore, the Dodgers won 14 of their last 19 regular-season games and 20 of 26 games, including the postseason through Game 1 of the NLCS.
