Dave Roberts doesn't want to let the Yankees “breathe” in the World Series

For Dave Roberts it is important that the Los Angeles Dodgers do not trust themselves against the New York Yankees in this World Series after having achieved Monday a 4-2 victory that leaves them on the verge of completing a sweep this Tuesday in Game 4.

“I think we have to stay focused and stay urgent. There has to be that aspect. “I don’t want to let (the Yankees) breathe.”commented the coach of the Los Angeles ninth after the victory in Game 3 on Monday at Yankee Stadium.

Dave Roberts’ words have a lot of value taking into account that during his time as a player, with the Boston Red Sox, he achieved a memorable comeback 20 years ago by beating the Yankees. In 2024 he does not want to leave that door open and complete his goal this Tuesday if possible.

“They (players) are very familiar with what happened 20 years ago and what can happen. Anything is possible, but our boys are very hungry to win the championship. Nothing is going to get in the way of that.”added the strategist who is seeking his second Fall Classic title with the Dodgers.

Dave Roberts also spoke about the Dodgers’ motivation to win the 2024 Major League season title, the first for the team after the one achieved in 2020 in the middle of a global pandemic where they could not celebrate in the best way. Now things are different.

“We have a new opportunity to be world champion. We are right there, very close and that is more than enough as an incentive and motivation.”highlighted the helmsman who is in his ninth full-time season at the helm of the Los Angeles team.

The Dodgers manager also touched on the injury of Shohei Ohtani, who finally ended up participating in Game 3 despite having been injured in his left shoulder in the weekend’s game, which called into question his presence in the rest. of the World Series.

“He (Ohtani) was very convinced that he was going to play. I saw him swing last night in the cage, he looked very good, strong, making good contact with the ball. “I think there was more uncertainty in everyone’s mind, but in his mind from day one, from Saturday night, he was going to play.”he pointed out.

After Monday’s victory at Yankee Stadium, the Dodgers put the series 3-0 in their favor and this Tuesday, on the same stage, they will be facing each other again against the New York Yankees who are urgently looking for a victory that will keep them alive and thus prevent the coronation of the Angelenos.

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