As the Dodgers get ready for their pivotal Game 5 against the rival Padres, the team is entering the game playing free. They staved off elimination in Game 4 and will look to advance in front of the home fans.
Here is what you may have missed from Thursday:
Starter Dilemma: Yamamoto or Bullpen in Decisive Game 5?
As the Dodgers prepare for a decisive Game 5 against the Padres, a major decision looms for Manager Dave Roberts: start Yoshinobu Yamamoto or opt for a bullpen game. After a dominant bullpen performance in Game 4, and given Yamamoto’s unpredictable season, this choice could define the Dodgers’ postseason.