Dave Roberts Reacts to Game 2 Loss: "We Need to Adjust"
The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a tough loss in Game 2 of the NLDS, falling to the San Diego Padres 5-3. After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed his disappointment and outlined the team's need to adjust going forward.
"It's frustrating," Roberts admitted. "We didn't play our best tonight. We didn't execute when we needed to, and they made us pay."
While Roberts acknowledged the Padres' strong performance, he emphasized the Dodgers' own shortcomings. "We had opportunities, but we just couldn't come through," he said. "We gotta find a way to be better offensively, and we gotta clean up some things defensively."
Roberts highlighted the importance of making adjustments ahead of Game 3. "We need to be ready to bounce back," he stressed. "We gotta learn from this game and make the necessary adjustments."
Specifically, Roberts mentioned the need to improve their approach at the plate. "We're facing a great pitching staff, and they're making us work," he said. "We need to be more patient and more disciplined at the plate."
The Dodgers, known for their potent offense, have struggled to string together hits in this series. Their hitters have been aggressive early in counts, leading to weak contact and a lack of power.
Roberts also pointed to their defensive lapses. "We made a couple of mistakes defensively," he said. "We're not known for our defense, but we need to be better in that area."
Despite the loss, Roberts remained confident in his team's ability to turn things around. "We're a resilient group," he said. "We've faced adversity before, and we'll come out fighting in Game 3."
The Dodgers will look to regain their footing in Game 3 as they fight to avoid falling into a 3-0 hole. The pressure will be on Roberts and his squad to make the necessary adjustments and rediscover their winning formula.
