"They struck out 12 times over seven dazzling innings from Yesavage. They looked passive, uncertain and unable to adjust to his admittedly wicked three-pitch repertoire. It was all the worst traits the Dodgers had flashed at times during their up-and-down regular season, once again rearing their ugly head at precisely the wrong time. "Right now, we're at elimination," manager Dave Roberts said. "We've got to kind of wipe the slate clean.""
"Earlier this October, it appeared the Dodgers had. They rolled into the World Series by winning nine of their first 10 postseason games. They were coupling historic starting pitching with opportunistic offense and just enough production from the bullpen. They were seen as heavy Fall Classic favorites against the Blue Jays. Their epic 18-inning win Monday had given them control of the series."
The Dodgers lost Game 5 to the Blue Jays 6-1, giving Toronto a 3-2 series lead. Trey Yesavage dominated with seven strong innings, while the Dodgers struck out 12 times and managed only one run. The lineup has looked off all month, appearing passive and unable to adjust to Yesavage's three-pitch mix. The team has scored four runs in its last 29 innings, turning earlier postseason momentum into growing concern. Earlier playoff success featured dominant starting pitching, opportunistic offense and timely bullpen work, but the recent offensive drought now places the Dodgers on the brink of elimination.
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