NEW YORK —
In the aftermath of his team’s 12-6 defeat to the New York Mets on Friday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts lamented his inability to predict the future.
Because if Roberts had known Andy Pages would homer twice in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, he would have removed starting pitcher Jack Flaherty earlier than he did.
When Flaherty encountered trouble in the third inning, Roberts might have turned to Daniel Hudson. Or perhaps Michael Kopech.
Instead, Roberts stuck with Flaherty, who gave up five more runs to increase the Dodgers’ deficit to 8-1.