As the Los Angeles Dodgers launched their National League Division Series campaign with a stellar performance against the Philadelphia Phillies, one of the standout contributors was Tyler Glasnow. His appearance on the mound became the center of a compelling narrative that unfolded during the game.
“I was in the bathroom and the phone rang and they yelled my name. I ran up and warmed up and it definitely felt weird but fun,” Glasnow recounted to Spectrum Sportsnet, describing the amusing circumstances before he took to the field to pitch for the Dodgers.
Despite the lighthearted prelude to his entrance, Glasnow proved more than prepared to face the formidable Phillies lineup. With Shohei Ohtani already capturing headlines with his own postseason debut as a pitcher, Glasnow aimed to make his mark as well.
In his 1.2 innings on the mound, Glasnow struck out two batters, allowed just one hit, and issued two walks. These stats underscored his significant contribution to the Dodgers’ victory and helped them assert dominance in Game 1 against the Phillies.
HC Roberts reveals strategy around Glasnow
Dave Roberts has been making some challenging decisions regarding the pitching staff throughout the games. Although these choices have not yet cost the Dodgers any matchups in the postseason, similar decisions during the regular season did not always yield favorable outcomes, resulting in a few lost games.
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In the instance when Roberts decided to pull Glasnow from the game, it turned out to be a positive decision for the Dodgers with no adverse outcomes. He later explained the rationale behind this choice.
“There was an option to have Glasnow pitch for another inning,” Roberts commented on his decision. “It’s not that his second inning was problematic; there was a walk, but then there was another situation that raised a concern, and I had to make the call.”
