After the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 3-1 lead over the New York Mets in the National League Championship Series, manager Dave Roberts emphasized a need for his team to head into Game 5 with purpose and sense of urgency.
That was partly behind the Dodgers’ decision to start Jack Flaherty on normal rest in the final NLCS game at Citi Field. It represented a break in tradition as the Dodgers usually provide their starters with at least one extra day of rest between outings.
“I think that he gives us the best chance to win,” Roberts said on Thursday. “We have our full slate of guys behind him, and there’s a sense of urgency to win this game tomorrow.”…