"But during an off-day workout, the club tried to rebound from that disappointment and reframe the downtrodden mindset that permeated the clubhouse after Game 5. Every player showed up to the ballpark, even though attendance was optional after a long night of travel. 'That was pretty exciting for me, and just speaks to where these guys are at,' manager Dave Roberts said. 'They realize that the job's not done.'"
"Roberts brought some levity to the start of the workout, too, challenging speedster Hyeseong Kim to a race around the bases - only to stumble face-first on the turn around second while trying to preserve his comically large head start. 'Cut the cameras,' Roberts yelled to media members, as he playfully grabbed at his hamstring and wiped dirt off his sweatshirt."
Cold, rainy conditions outside contrasted with a focused, upbeat atmosphere inside the stadium as the Dodgers prepared for Game 6 trailing 3-2 in the World Series. Players attended an optional off-day workout to confront recent offensive struggles and attempt to reset the clubhouse mindset after two difficult games. Manager Dave Roberts praised the team's commitment and indicated possible lineup changes while urging hitters to compete in the batter's box. The session included light moments, including a playful base race that ended in a stumble, helping to lift spirits ahead of the decisive game.
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