NLCS Game 6 Postgame Reactions
Well, I wish I could say that the Los Angeles Dodgers fought to the death in Game 6 of the NLCS, but that was not the case. The duo of Clayton Kershaw and Kenley Jansen was not the only reason why the Dodgers lost to the Chicago Cubs.
Analyzing Dave Roberts’ NLCS DecisionsThere was something that the Dodgers were missing in fifth and sixth game in the series. I don’t think there are any words I can come up with to fill the void that the Dodgers needed. It may be the fact that the Dodgers didn’t have as much heart as the Cubs did. I honestly do not know what the deal was in these past couple of games.
Here’s how the Cubs damaged Kershaw’s outing:
Bottom of 1st
- Kris Bryant singles on soft line drive to right field, one run scores
- Ben Zobrist hits a sacrifice fly to center field, one run scores
Bottom of 2nd
- Dexter Fowler singles on a ground ball to left field, one run scores
Bottom of 4th
- Willson Contreras hits a solo home run to left field
Bottom of 5th
- Anthony Rizzo hits a solo home run to right center field
It was shocking to see Kershaw fall apart especially in a game that people expected him to perform well. No one would think that the Dodgers wouldn’t go out without a fight.
However, thanks to social media, the whole world had to chime into the madness of Game 6.
Game Reactions
The Dodgers have picked an inopportune time to play their sloppiest baseball.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) October 23, 2016
Slider. Gone. #Cubs 4-0 and Clayton Kershaw is a very lonely man in the middle of all this chaos.
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) October 23, 2016
Not that's over….no, no, not calling it over…Dodgers still have nine outs..I would never call something over before it's over…
— Bill Plaschke (@BillPlaschke) October 23, 2016
Jansen 3 IP, 4Ks in what might be his final Dodgers appearance.
— Ken Gurnick (@kengurnick) October 23, 2016
Postgame Reactions
#Cubs are going to the World Series for 1st time since 1945. #Dodgers are not going for 28th consecutive year
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) October 23, 2016
Congratulations to the @Cubs for advancing to the #WorldSeries. #Respect
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 23, 2016
Thank you! Hats off to you for an amazing series! pic.twitter.com/ErUu7aJibT
— Chicago Cubs (@Cubs) October 23, 2016
Until the next time, @Cubs. #Respect pic.twitter.com/hIwroOOZ4g
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 23, 2016
Thank you to Manager Dave Roberts and the @Dodgers players for a very good season! #Dodgers
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 23, 2016
Through 2 up and down years I'd personally like to thank the @Dodgers and the fans. I'll never forget them.
— Brett Anderson (@_BAnderson30_) October 23, 2016
I'll take the time to reflect on this season but now I just want to say thanks to the #Dodgers organization & especially the players & fans
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) October 23, 2016
#Dodger bus leaving Wrigleyville. #MyView pic.twitter.com/f0u8ed6WMD
— . (@THEREAL_DV) October 23, 2016
Andrew Friedman on Clayton Kershaw's back injury: "Most guys would not have come back at all from what he suffered."
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) October 23, 2016
Andrew Friedman said #Dodgers officials will prob sit down with Kershaw in a few days to discuss off-season treatment/plan for his back
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) October 23, 2016
Andrew Friedman: "I cannot say enough about what Clayton did. Most guys would not have come back at all from what he suffered"
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) October 23, 2016
Thank you, Dodger fans. #WeLoveOurFans pic.twitter.com/9HQlGrl8u4
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 23, 2016
Since Dave Roberts made it to the NLCS in his first year managing an MLB team, Dodgers fans should be excited to see the rest of the years to come.
It was a hard fought season for the Dodgers, but Dodgers fans will have to wait another year or so to see their team make it to the World Series.
Good luck to the Cubs.
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Next time a season starts, please leave Joe Blanton off the roster.
The front office let the team and fans down this year. We needed a #2 starter and a right side power bat in the line up. The bull pen improved during the season, but FAILED in the playoffs… except for Henley.
Now Turner and Henley will be free agents. We all know this front office doesn’t like signing expensive quality players. They gamble and spend money on mediocre players hoping for some magic, but usually end up cutting them. Meanwhile the giants sign Cueto and Samardzija while our front office was sleeping after the Greinke miss step.