The Dodgers survived Game 6 of the World Series by the skin of their teeth, securing a narrow 3-1 victory after a tense ninth inning where they doubled off the tying run. This precarious position led to questions about Dave Roberts’ managerial moves during the game.

Roberts faced a dilemma in managing his players: while his team needed to win Game 6, he could not allow himself to think about what was to come in Game 7 unless they first secured a spot in it. With a 3-1 lead heading into the ninth inning and the Blue Jays’ powerful hitters looming, Roberts turned to Tyler Glasnow, who was initially the starting pitcher in Game 3, to help close out the game despite concerns about his availability for a potential Game 7.

Glasnow stepped up, impressively finishing the inning in just three pitches with a pop-up and a line-drive double play, thereby escaping a potentially disastrous situation. After the game, Roberts emphasized the necessity of focusing only on this game at hand, stating:

“It’s more of just kind of doing whatever we can to get through [Game 6] and then pick up the pieces and then see what’s the best way to attack a potential Game 7. So everything should be on the table and will be, for sure.”

Roberts’ swift decision-making proved crucial as they now head toward Game 7, where Glasnow, along with Shohei Ohtani, may play significant roles on the mound. Ultimately, the Dodgers’ prospects of advancing rest on their current strategies and willingness to adapt as needed.