As much success as the Dodgers have had making it into the postseason, the Dodgers struggled to win the World Series. With three appearances and just one ring over the past 10 playoff appearances in a row, it leaves people to wonder what could be going wrong.
One analyst suggested that the Dodgers begin to overthink once they make it to the playoffs. The pressure adds up and unconventional play begins as teams coach differently to gain an upper advantage.
This tactic can be seen in all sports with the notion “the regular season doesn’t matter, only what you do in the postseason” ringing through the league.