Dodgers Manager Warns of Tough Game 3 as Series Heads to Atlanta
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves remain locked at 1-1 in their Major League Baseball division series, setting up a pivotal Game 3 in Atlanta.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed reporters ahead of the trip to Atlanta, focusing on the Braves' scheduled starting pitcher, Chris Sale. Roberts described Sale as a pitcher his team must respect, warning that the matchup would not be easy.
"It will be a tough fight," Roberts said, acknowledging that Sale's presence on the mound raises the stakes for Game 3 as the series shifts to Atlanta's home ballpark.
Meanwhile, Braves manager Brian Snitker reflected on his team's Game 2 loss, praising the Dodgers' offensive performance. He said the opposing hitters had used a good approach at the plate, effectively tipping his cap to their execution.
The defeat has left the Braves facing a must-win Game 4, a scenario often described as a "cliff-edge" situation in a best-of-five postseason series, where one more loss would end their championship hopes.
According to reports, the Dodgers' top three hitters are seen as the key figures heading into the remaining games. In short postseason series, a single at-bat can shift the momentum of an entire game, making every plate appearance from the lineup's top order especially significant.
With the series tied and the pressure mounting, both clubs will look to their pitching and hitting depth as they prepare for a decisive stretch of games. Game 3 in Atlanta is expected to be a closely watched test of both teams' resolve as the series moves toward its conclusion.
Vocabulary7 words
- division series
- an early round in the baseball playoffs
- approach
- the plan or method a player uses
- must-win
- a game a team absolutely needs to win
- at-bat
- one turn a player has to hit the ball
- momentum
- the force or energy that helps a team keep winning
- resolve
- strong determination to succeed
- postseason
- games played after the regular season to decide a champion
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Answer key
1. Tied 1-1, heading to Game 3 in Atlanta 2. He is the Braves' starting pitcher Roberts warned about 3. True
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Discussion questions
- Why might a manager publicly praise an opposing team's hitting approach after a loss?
- How can a single at-bat change the momentum of a baseball game, as mentioned in the article?
- What pressures do teams face in a "must-win" postseason game?
- Do you think public comments from managers before big games affect how players perform? Why or why not?
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