The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to play a three-game series against rivals San Diego Padres, marking their first meeting since last October's National League Championship Series. Despite the potential intensity of the matchup, manager Dave Roberts downplayed its significance, stating that the team is focused on playing good baseball rather than the rivalry backdrop. He emphasized that while the environment will be competitive, the stakes don't elevate beyond that of regular-season play. The series still holds relevance in the tight NL West division race, with playoff implications looming.
"Outside of it just being a division opponent and us trying to find a way to win a game, it really doesn't have any extra impact," Roberts said Sunday. "I think right now we're not playing our best baseball, but I think that environment is going to bring out the best in us."
"Those fans, those players get up for playing us... it comes down to playing good baseball. But it's still fun, though," Roberts said.
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