""I think this past series just speaks to the pitching and the defense, the run prevention," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said. "We weren't great offensively, and you've got to give credit to the Phillies' pitching staff. We're going to need to be better offensively. "Hopefully, you expect our pitching to continue doing what they've been doing for quite some time, and the offense to get untracked and take a little bit of pressure off the pitching staff. Which I can see happening regardless of opponent.""
"One area the Dodgers specifically need to improve is hitting with runners in scoring position. They had few issues getting men on base, but they went 5-for-29 with the chance to drive in a run, which equates to a .172 batting average. In addition, the Dodgers would also greatly benefit from more slug as they hit just two home runs in the four-games, which came via Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman."
The Los Angeles Dodgers advanced to the National League Championship Series despite limited offensive production, scoring only 13 runs across four NLDS games (3.25 per game) and just two runs in each of their final two contests. Strong pitching and defense supplied the necessary wins, but the offense must improve to avoid overreliance on run prevention. The Dodgers struggled with runners in scoring position, going 5-for-29 (.172), and produced only two home runs by Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman. Key bats including Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman and Andy Pages underperformed while Will Smith dealt with a hand injury and Max Muncy shifted into a platoon role. Facing the Brewers presents potentially better matchups given the Brewers' limited left-handed bullpen options.
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