The Los Angeles Dodgers took down the Cincinnati Reds within the first sport of their Wild Card sequence at Dodger Stadium, however forward of the competition, supervisor Dave Roberts spoke on a shift in his mindset heading into October baseball.
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“I keep in mind in 2020 after we received it,” Roberts informed USA Right this moment’s Bob Nightengale, “it was 100% extra of a aid. In 2024, it was 100% elation and pleasure.
“I feel that I’ve discovered to understand the wins greater than ever, even the small ones. If I can’t take pleasure in these wins, there’s simply an excessive amount of negativity across the job.
“For those who don’t benefit from the wins, you’re setting your self up for failure.”
This was the correct mindset to have, particularly earlier than a sport that (as followers have seen repeatedly this month) featured a gem from the beginning pitcher that was shortly mired by the bullpen. There was a lot to look down upon after Tuesday’s 59-pitch eighth inning from the bullpen, however because the skipper mentioned, with out having fun with the wins, failure is correct across the nook.
Even when the rating stayed at 10-2 after Blake Snell’s seven dominant innings, the win would nonetheless be the primary of 13 that the Dodgers have to win a second-consecutive title.
Roberts additionally spoke on how his life has modified since taking up for LA in 2016 and credited his success to the relationships he has constructed all through the group.
“My high quality of life on my job is significantly higher now,” Roberts says. “I can say that as a result of after 10 years I’ve constructed the belief and the connection with the gamers, the coaches, and the entrance workplace. I simply really feel the working relationships is pretty much as good because it’s ever been.”
Robert’s worst season on the helm by way of successful proportion continues to be his first, when the Dodgers solely received 91 video games and clinched a division title. He has 4 Nationwide League pennants to his identify and a pair of World Collection rings, however a 3rd Commissioner’s Trophy so as to add to his resume would put him in elite firm.
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