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Roberts Demands Offense Improvement After World Series Loss

10/26/2025

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticized his team's offense after an 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series, saying, "We need to be better" and that they must have better at-bats.
The Dodgers collected only two hits after the third inning.
Former MLB player Chris Young questioned Roberts' lineup decisions, particularly Freddie Freeman's placement against a right-handed pitcher.
Mookie Betts acknowledged some good at-bats but noted missed opportunities, especially with a bases-loaded situation.
The Dodgers must improve to even the series in Game 2.

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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts criticized his team's offense after an 11-4 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in Game 1 of the World Series, saying, "We need to be better" and that they must have better at-bats.
The Dodgers collected only two hits after the third inning.
Former MLB player Chris Young questioned Roberts' lineup decisions, particularly Freddie Freeman's placement against a right-handed pitcher.
Mookie Betts acknowledged some good at-bats but noted missed opportunities, especially with a bases-loaded situation.
The Dodgers must improve to even the series in Game 2.