Starting pitcher Jack Flaherty gave up three runs in the first inning and his velocity was down a couple of ticks. He walked the first two batters of the third inning, but Roberts opted to leave him in the game, hoping to save his bullpen. The result was an 8-1 deficit. Roberts stood by the decision.

Looking back at the Dodgers’ loss in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series, including manager Dave Roberts explaining his thought process leaving in an ineffective Jack Flaherty and trying to manage innings for more than just that game.

Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A.