Roberts On Dodgers' Game 2 Defeat: "We Need To Be Better"
The Los Angeles Dodgers, fresh off a dominant Game 1 win, suffered a crushing Game 2 defeat at the hands of their rivals, the San Francisco Giants. The loss put the Giants back in the series, making it a tight race for the pennant.
After the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the media with a somber tone. "We didn't play well enough tonight," Roberts said, his words laced with disappointment. "We got beat by a better team tonight. We need to be better, plain and simple."
The Giants' pitching, led by Logan Webb's stellar performance, kept the Dodgers' offense at bay. Roberts acknowledged the Giants' strong pitching and emphasized the need for his team to adjust. "They [Giants] pitched really well, kept us off balance," he explained. "We need to make the adjustments, make the right adjustments, and get back to what we do."
The Dodgers, known for their offensive prowess, struggled to generate hits against Webb. "We just couldn't get anything going offensively," said Roberts. "We had a few opportunities, but we couldn't capitalize."
The Dodgers' Game 2 loss served as a stark reminder that this series is far from over. Roberts, however, remained confident in his team's ability to bounce back. "We have a good team, a resilient team," he said. "We'll come back tomorrow and try to win."
The Dodgers will need to find their offensive rhythm and overcome the Giants' strong pitching if they want to secure the pennant. The pressure is on for the Dodgers to deliver, and Roberts, despite the loss, seems optimistic about their chances. The series now heads back to Los Angeles, with the Dodgers looking to regain their momentum and fight back in Game 3.
