Dodgers’ Dave Roberts Addressed All Hitters Before Wednesday’s Game
It doesn’t take much common sense for one to realize that the Los Angeles Dodgers are faltering down the stretch of the regular season.
The Boys in Blue have only won 5 out of their last 25 games, and an overcast climate is hanging over the beautiful sunset that this team seemed like they were destined to ride into. Thankfully there’s still time left to alter these series of unfortunate events, but it’ll take a sudden change to bear resemblance on what made them successful before it’s too late.
Dave Roberts gave the Dodgers hitters a stern pregame address to remind them the importance of staying together as a group down the stretch.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) September 20, 2017
Roberts, on his message: “To ultimately win a championship, I believe, it’s going to take all of us. And we’ve got to play together.”
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) September 20, 2017
No one enjoys losing, and it’s apparent everyone in the clubhouse understands the severity of the current circumstances. However, it’s clear that the team’s winning capability has plunged due to offensive inefficiency. Recurring bad habits, lineup changes and injuries are all justifications for losing teams-the Dodgers can’t settle for excuses at this point.
| Team Hitting | MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUG | SEPT |
| AVG. | .265 | .250 | .275 | .234 | .212 |
| HITS | 250 | 238 | 211 | 211 | 141 |
| Home Runs | 34 | 53 | 35 | 36 | 21 |
| RUNS | 159 | 157 | 107 | 121 | 61 |
| On-Base % | .346 | .343 | .353 | .325 | .295 |
Some numbers stand out more than most, but September is troublesome. What’s understood doesn’t need to be explained, but the Dodgers are ranked first in strikeouts and have the lowest batting average in baseball this month. These insufficient rates have led to improper at-bats, players stranded on base in scoring position, and negative patterns that have been detrimental towards team success.
Roberts relayed a meaningful message before Wednesday night’s game in Philadelphia, but it’ll be up to the players to deliver mental toughness.
The NL West will be wrapped up this week, and they’ll certainly reach triple digit wins. So everyday till the opening game of the NLDS needs to be devoted towards regaining confidence at the plate, adjusting mechanics, figuring out a lethal batting order, getting pinch hitters enough situational reps and emphasis on taking early leads instead of playing catch-up.
They’ll be alright.
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Dave Roberts should fire himself…
If Roberts would implement some small ball, sac bunts, hit and runs, stolen bases they’d win more.
Do your part Roberts and put together a consistent lineup that the players can adjust to in order to regain confidence. No one knows where or if they’re playing on any given day. I have serious doubts that this team will achieve 100 wins, unlike what Kendall Lewis purports. Roberts is not setting the right atmosphere for a winning club and the team is listlessly engaged.
I agree. In fact I would say that it’s Roberts that has negatively influenced this team in the last stretch. Roberts using Baez after knowing he has no confidence ultimately causing 4 losses during this 20 game losses was one of his worst managing decisions so far. Using Granderson in the lineup has no sense.
I totally agree , Roberts, are you blind? Get no hit granderson out and strike out king Logan, & ur troubles go away