Dave Roberts discussed the Dodgers’ huge upcoming series against the Padres and explained why he does not view the rivalry matchup as a “measuring stick” for the team.
Instead, Roberts said the Dodgers are simply focused on continuing their recent momentum after winning five straight games.
“We’re playing good baseball.”
The Dodgers manager praised the team’s improved at-bats, better slugging, and more disciplined offensive approach during the recent winning streak.
Roberts also discussed:
Why the Padres series becomes emotional every year
Shohei Ohtani looking “more energized”
Ohtani’s recent offensive turnaround
Managing Ohtani’s workload as a two-way player
Yoshinobu Yamamoto trying to bounce back
Why Roberts still trusts Yamamoto completely
The Dodgers offense finally waking up
The importance of fundamentals in rivalry games
Shohei Ohtani’s Cy Young chances
The latest on Dodgers pitching injuries
Roberts also made it clear he expects the Padres to continue getting better as the season progresses.
“They’re going to play their best against us.”
The Dodgers manager added that the team playing the cleanest baseball will likely win the series.
🇯🇵 日本語
デーブ・ロバーツ監督が、注目のドジャース対パドレス戦について語りました。
ロバーツ監督は、
「測定試合（measuring stick）とは考えていない」
と説明しながらも、
「感情的で特別なシリーズになる」
とコメント。
さらに、
山本由伸の復調期待
大谷翔平の状態向上
打線の復活
ライバル対決の重要性
についても語りました。
また大谷については、
「よりエネルギッシュに見える」
と話し、サイ・ヤング賞の可能性についても期待を示しています。
ドジャース
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