"The Dodgers looked far from dominant throughout the matchup, ultimately losing 11-4. What was once their strength, became their downfall as Blake Snell gave up five earned runs across five innings. The Dodgers starting rotation has carried the team through the postseason, but a pitching disaster struck in the sixth inning when Snell left with the bases loaded and no outs. Emmet Sheehan could only record one out and allowed three earned runs."
""You know, honestly, I really don't think the week layoff had anything to do with tonight. I really don't. We were rested. I thought we were in a good spot," Roberts said. "We had a 2-0 lead and then Varsho hits a homer and we didn't pitch well after that. So I really honestly don't think that had anything to do with it.""
Los Angeles dropped Game 1 to Toronto 11-4 after a severe pitching breakdown. Blake Snell surrendered five earned runs over five innings, eroding an early 2-0 lead. The rotation, which had been a postseason strength, collapsed in the sixth when Snell exited with the bases loaded and no outs. Reliever Emmet Sheehan recorded only one out while allowing three earned runs. Anthony Banda surrendered a pinch-hit grand slam to Addison Barger, giving Toronto a commanding lead. Manager Dave Roberts dismissed the idea that a weeklong layoff affected the team, saying the roster was rested and in a good spot. The Dodgers will look to bounce back in Game 2.
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