First off, I can’t get over that Helene is going to write about the team’s body language after asking questions like “how does that pride not kick in after Boston?”
Secondly, it’s good to see Mantha taking ownership for his slow start.
“I don’t think I’ve played my game that I wanted to bring for the team,” Mantha said. “I need to step up here. I think I played two or three good games and then two or three bad games. I just need to be more consistent — be more physical. The game in LA, I threw a few hits and got in the game quick.