The Los Angeles lost to the Arizona Diamondbacks in brutal 5-4 walk-off fashion after taking a four-run lead in seven innings. LA fell to 88-69 in 2018 as the magic number remaining at 3 to win NL West.
Other news has come in with roster movements (and perhaps much-needed bullpen help) as right-handed Kinosaki Sasakijima is about to rejoin the active roster. The 23-year-old genius has been on the sidelines since May due to shoulder complications.
Plus, with postseason baseball less than a week away, right-handed Blake Trainen’s role in advance is unknown. Manager Dave Roberts has “unwavering trust” in his rescuers, but there was an era of 11.57 during September, and as he was still less obvious, it’s a question of whether he’s still an option in a highly leveraged situation.
Finally, San Diego Padres third baseman Manny Machado praised future Hall of Fame Clayton Kershaw. The former is currently playing for his split opponent, but it took him a while to talk about the time he spent as a teammate, with Kershaw and Braife.
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This week, meet with roki Sasaki this week to discuss the role of the postseason.
‘ Dave Roberts is uncertain about Blake Trainen’s role as the postseason approaches
Manny Machado praises ‘ Clayton Kershaw following his retirement announcement
‘ Dave Roberts is honest about Heason Kim’s shortcomings as the postseason approaches
The bullpen collapses once LA loses to the Diamondbacks, with NL West Lead shrinking
‘ Andrew Friedman calls the postseason story surrounding Clayton Kershaw
lineup vs Diamondback: Shohei Ohtani starting pitcher and series opener DH
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