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Dave Roberts Commends Pitching Staff After Dominant Sweep
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the New York Mets, allowing only three runs. Manager Dave Roberts praised the pitching staff, highlighting the starters' performance and the effectiveness of the bullpen.
Key points
- Dodgers swept the Mets in three games
- Only three runs allowed by Dodgers' pitching staff
- Dave Roberts praised both starters and coaching staff
Mentioned in this story
Dave RobertsShohei OhtaniMark PriorConnor McGuinnessJosh Bard
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Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani reacts against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Dodgers only allowed three runs across three games in a three-game sweep over the New York Mets, and manager Dave Roberts gave all the credit to his teamâs pitching staff.
Roberts first gave his startersâwho pitched 21.2 innings and allowed just two runsâcredit first, but made sure to praise his coaches as well.
âIt says a lot about our pitching staff in total,â Roberts said. âIt starts with the starters going deep. I think our âpen is very rested. Thatâs a really good thing, especially getting through April. But canât say enough about the pitching staff â [Mark Prior], [Connor McGuinness], [Josh Bard], all those guys do a great job.â
The Dodgers currently rank seventh in MLB in ERA, posting a 3.58 mark through 18 games.
Apr 15, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani reacts against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Q&A
How many runs did the Dodgers allow in their series against the Mets?
The Dodgers allowed only three runs across the three-game series against the Mets.
Who did Dave Roberts credit for the Dodgers' strong pitching performance?
Dave Roberts credited the entire pitching staff, including starters and coaches like Mark Prior and Connor McGuinness.
What was the significance of the Dodgers' pitching performance in April?
The strong pitching performance helped keep the bullpen rested as the team navigates through April.
