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    Anthony Arroyo
    Anthony Arroyo
    Oct 29, 2025, 04:33
    Updated at: Oct 29, 2025, 04:33

    Dodgers offense stumbles, and Dave Roberts ponders lineup shake-ups. Can they find rhythm before the World Series slips away?

    The Toronto Blue Jays evened the World Series at two games apiece Tuesday night, defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers 6–2 behind a stellar outing from Shane Bieber and timely hitting throughout the lineup.

    After an 18-inning epic the night before, the Dodgers looked drained, managing just two runs and struggling to find rhythm offensively. Manager Dave Roberts, speaking postgame, emphasized both Toronto’s execution and his club’s need to rediscover its offensive flow.

    “We knew it was going to be a great series,” Roberts said. “This team is talented, they’re resilient. Bieber does what he does — used the cutter, spun us, minimized damage, limited traffic. We really didn’t get a lot of good swings tonight.”

    Despite a promising start, including an early defensive gem from Kiké Hernández, the Dodgers’ offense faltered as the game wore on. Roberts admitted his team hasn’t yet found the consistency it needs at the plate.

    “We haven’t found our rhythm,” Roberts said. “It sort of draws dead at certain parts of the lineup — different innings, different games. Guys are competing, but we’ve got to keep him [Blue Jays starter Yesavage] in the hitting zone and really get on the fastball when we get it.”

    Shohei Ohtani, who delivered one of the defining performances of the series just one night earlier, appeared less explosive at the plate in Game 4. Roberts downplayed any physical concerns after Ohtani’s recent workload but noted the Blue Jays’ pitching plan kept him off balance.

    “He’s mortal,” Roberts said. “But they made good pitches — backdoor cutters, breaking balls crowding him. His intent was good tonight. They just executed.”

    Asked if lineup changes might be coming for Game 5, Roberts hinted that some adjustments could be on the way.

    “Yeah, I mean, I’ve got to make a decision, essentially,” Roberts said. “Am I going to play Andy? Am I going to play Call? Or am I going to play Miggy Ro? Just trying to think through all that stuff and net it out — see what gives us the best chance tomorrow.”

    With the series now tied 2–2, the World Series shifts into a best-of-three showdown. The Dodgers will turn to Blake Snell, who looks to rebound from a shaky Game 1, while Toronto is expected to counter with right-hander Yesavage.

    “This group has been resilient all year,” Roberts said. “Now it’s about responding the right way — and I have no doubt we will.”