Dave Roberts emphasized a sense of urgency before Game 5, but the Dodgers didn't follow through, allowing Jack Flaherty to struggle with eight runs in three innings.
Despite the Dodgers' struggles with starting pitching, their relievers had performed well. The decision not to bring them in earlier seemed reminiscent of past mistakes with pitchers.
The loss to the Mets in Game 5 came as a surprise, contradicting expectations that the Dodgers would capitalize on Flaherty's performance.
Historically, the Dodgers have faced challenges with pitcher matchups, recalling a significant instance in 2004 when pitching strategy led to disastrous results.
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