"The Best We’ve Seen”: Dave Roberts Praises Tarik Skubal After Giants Masterclass

"The Best We’ve Seen”: Dave Roberts Praises Tarik Skubal After Giants Masterclass

Tarik Skubal dismantled the San Francisco Giants in 75 pitches, his sharpest outing since joining the Los Angeles Dodgers. After struggling against the Giants six days ago, the Dodgers’ marquee trade deadline acquisition finally looked like his two-time Cy Young Award-winning self. Skubal’s latest outing gave us a glimpse at just how good he can […]

Roki Sasaki, Tanner Scott look like Dodgers’ playoff bullpen anchors

SAN FRANCISCO – The sequence was promising on paper. In practice on Friday night, it was spectacular. Roki Sasaki in the eighth inning. Tanner Scott in the ninth. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized they wouldn’t necessarily be deployed in that order come the playoffs, but their performances in the Dodgers’ 2-0 victory over the Giants indicated...

Dodgers News: Roberts Calls Tarik Skubal’s Start His Best, Says Roki Sasaki Is Even Better

Dave Roberts praised Tarik Skubal and Roki Sasaki after the Dodgers defeated the Giants behind a dominant pitching performance. “That was the best we’ve seen. He was on a mission tonight.” Skubal delivered seven efficient innings on approximately 75 pitches, attacking the strike zone and rebounding from his frustrating previous start against the same lineup. Roberts discussed: – Skubal’s best outing since joining the Dodgers – His improved fastb…