Dodgers Face Elimination After Disappointing Game 5 Loss

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the need for immediate improvement, stating, “Everyone’s got to do their job. We’re at elimination, and we’ve got to kind of wipe the slate clean and find a way to win Game 6.” The urgency is palpable as the Dodgers prepare for what could be their final game of the season.

Key players have been unable to find their rhythm, with Los Angeles’ 1-through-4 hitters—including stars like Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman—combining for a mere 1-for-15 performance in Game 5. The team is feeling the pressure as they face elimination, with only one game separating them from the end of their season.

The Blue Jays have capitalized on this slump, averaging nearly six runs per game in the series. As they head into Game 6, the Dodgers know they must regroup and find a way to break out of their offensive funk to stay in contention.

Despite the challenges, the Dodgers are not panicking. “Yoshi is going to show up, he’s going to take that mound, and he’s going to do his thing,” Hernandez assured fans, referring to starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who is set to take the mound in Game 6.

With the pressure mounting, the Dodgers are drawing on their past experiences, having previously rallied from a 2-1 deficit in the divisional round last season. As Roberts noted, “There’s a fight in there. We’ve won two games in a row before.” But for now, the focus is solely on winning Game 6 to extend their postseason run.

As the baseball world watches, the Dodgers must find a way to ignite their offense and overcome the Blue Jays’ momentum. The stakes couldn’t be higher as they aim to keep their title defense alive.