"I think the thought was similar to Game 1, given [Smith] hasn't had much of a workup coming back from the IL. So catching the five innings, whatever it was, to then build up tonight, to then feel like he's in a better spot - we got three at-bats under our belt, which is also a positive -came out of it feeling good, which is encouraging. And then if we continue to trend, then having him start Game 3, if it still looks good."
"When you have a guy like [Rortvedt], with what he's done preventing runs, it makes it a lot easier," Roberts said. "But I do think that now Will's got his game legs back, and hopefully he comes in good tomorrow for the workout and feels good for Game 3."
The Dodgers are considering starting Will Smith in Game 3 while monitoring his fractured hand after he pinch-hit and then caught multiple innings in consecutive games. Smith recorded three at-bats and reported feeling good after those appearances. Manager Dave Roberts stopped short of naming Smith the automatic starter but said the plan mirrored Game 1 to gradually build his workload and assess his status. Ben Rortvedt started the first two games and has helped prevent runs through strong game-calling and pitch framing. The Phillies have not aggressively tested Smith's injured hand on the basepaths.
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