The Dodgers' recent 7-5 victory showcased Shohei Ohtani's power with a crucial 3-run homer, while the bottom of the lineup, including Gavin Lux, Tommy Edman, and Miguel Rojas, played a pivotal role by consistently getting on base.

The episode dives into the Dodgers' bullpen success, with Ryan Brasier, Alex Vesia, Evan Phillips, and Blake Treinen delivering six scoreless innings after Yoshinobu Yamamoto's shaky start. Despite Yamamoto's struggles, possibly due to tipping pitches, the Dodgers' defense shone with key plays from Rojas and Lux. Freddie Freeman's determination was evident as he played through injury concerns and even stole a base, highlighting his commitment to the team.

Tune in to explore the Dodgers' evolving strategy and the impact of these performances on their season trajectory.

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0:00 Intro

2:54 Miguel Rojas' Game-Changing Catch

5:44 Shohei Ohtani's Impact on the Dodgers

8:14 Dodgers Pitching Dynamics

13:00 Dodgers' Bullpen Strategy

17:21 Dodgers' Offensive Strategy in Postseason

18:24 Kopech's Struggles and Pitching Challenges

20:04 Mookie Betts' Postseason Performance

22:28 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Pitch Tipping Concerns

23:50 Dodgers' Strategy Against Padres' Pitching

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Yamamoto had a rough first inning giving up a homer to Machado. But he would settle down and the Dodgers would get a game tying blast from #ShoheiOhtani with 2 on. Freddie Freeman who was a surprising starter also had 2 hits and a stolen base. But it was Teoscar Hernandez who knocked in the game winning run with a 2 rbi single in a 3 run 4th. The bullpen came in to shut down the Padres and not allow a run for 6 innings.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have made a strategic move by flipping their rotation for the NLDS, with Yoshinobu Yamamoto taking the mound for Game 1 and Jack Flaherty set for Game 2. This decision could be pivotal, allowing both pitchers to potentially return for a decisive Game 5. Meanwhile, uncertainty looms over Freddie Freeman's status due to a recent injury, sparking concern among fans as he participated in hitting but not in defense during an intrasquad game.

The episode dives into the Dodgers' roster decisions, particularly focusing on the pitching lineup, and critiques the Padres' controversial ticket restrictions aimed at limiting Dodgers fans. With excitement and anxiety building for the series starting Saturday, the hosts explore the implications of these developments on the Dodgers' playoff journey.

Tune in to catch all the insights and analysis on the Dodgers' path to success in the NLDS against the Padres.

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0:00 Intro

0:04 Dodgers' Postseason Rotation Change

2:36 Dodgers' Postseason Prospects

5:25 Dodgers' Pitching Strategy for Playoffs

11:23 Freddie Freeman's Uncertain Availability

13:13 Defensive Strategy with Muncy and Kiké

20:56 MLB Postseason Travel Tips

30:52 Padres' Ticket Restriction Controversy

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