The Dodgers beat the Padres 4-0 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep and open a seven-game lead over San Diego in the division.
made it look like a bunch of hot air over the last 10 days.
Instead of capitalizing upon their postseason success in October — when they seemed to tip the scales of the rivalry with their “I don’t think we ever really felt we were the underdogs,” Roberts said when asked about preseason perceptions of the teams. “The most important thing is playing baseball games and seeing who the best team is. I’ve always liked our club.”
The underbelly of the Dodgers bullpen held up as well, with Yency Almonte, Victor González, Brusdar Graterol and Justin Bruihl limiting the Padres to three baserunners over the final four innings. Asked whether the Dodgers have been encouraged by their recent two-week stretch, Betts spun the question as a matter of perspective.
“He’s doing OK,” Roberts said ahead of Sunday’s Mother’s Day game. “I’m sure this is a day he has a heavy heart. But as far as I understand, he’ll make his start on Tuesday.”
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