Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has made some mistakes, to put it nicely, in the postseason in recent years, which hasn’t been lost on fans who just want this team to finally break through and win a World Series.
Well, on Thursday night Roberts made another questionable decision and fans instantly jumped all over the Dodgers’ manager.
Dustin May was the starting pitcher in Game 3 of their NLDS with the San Diego Padres. May started 10 games this season with a 3-1 record and 2.57 ERA. He has some of the nastiest stuff in MLB and is a rising star.
But on Thursday night he was pulled after the first inning in which he threw 16 pitches, gave up a walk and only faced three batters thanks to Fernando Tatis Jr. getting thrown out stealing.
May threw two innings in Game 1 on Tuesday so he should be rested but it appears the Dodgers are doing the pitching by committee thing in Game 3.
Adam Kolarek started the second inning for the Dodgers and lasted just two outs as the Padres scored two runs to take an early lead.
The Dodgers have since taken a 6-2 lead but fans weren’t happy with Roberts because they’ve seen this before:
So Dave Roberts is NOT the MANAGER. Got it.
— Miguel Melendez (@MelendezTMZ) October 9, 2020
Like every other home in LA, mine is all of just going, "What is Dave Roberts doing?!?"
— Diana Moskovitz (@DianaMoskovitz) October 9, 2020
In recent seasons I've thought maybe the Dave Roberts criticism was overblown fan craziness, but no. He doesn't know how to manage his pitching staff in the playoffs.
— đˇBrett Heinđˇ (@bhein3) October 9, 2020
The Padres arenât even the opposing team. Itâs Dave Roberts sitting in the same dugout as the Dodgers.
— Isaias A. Perea (@IcyPerea) October 9, 2020
Dave Roberts doin what he does best. Blowin the Dodgers chances at a championship
— S á´ á´ á á´ á (@stevenmichaelse) October 9, 2020
I have no idea what Dave Roberts is doing.
— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) October 9, 2020
This better be Dave Roberts last year as manager.
— diaz (@ThisOtherDaniel) October 9, 2020
I doubt it. Dave Roberts overthinking things as usual. đ¤Ż
— Miguel Melendez (@MelendezTMZ) October 9, 2020
A Golden Retriever could manage the Dodgers better then Dave Roberts
— 2020 Brammy SZN (@The_Brammys) October 9, 2020
Dave Roberts: why burn one starting pitcher when I can burn two in the same game pic.twitter.com/6tI8yweZjX
— BravesColdTakes (@BravesColdTakes) October 9, 2020
Someone at the @Dodgers org needs to tell Dave Roberts that the way he messes with pitchers in a game simply does not work. Youâd think he wouldâve learned his lesson in 2017, 2018 and 2019….but I guess not.
— Daniel Wargo (@danielwargo) October 9, 2020
If the Dodgers win tonight in spite of Dave Roberts, itâll show how amazing this team is!
— Daniel (@DanKalbacher) October 9, 2020
Dave Roberts is one of the worst managers Iâve ever seen
— Timmy đ (@Timmy_Island) October 9, 2020
I cannot stand Dave Roberts. Heâs a clueless goof.
— Wooly Lamboth (@elambsquared) October 9, 2020