Dave Roberts explains decision to leave Blake Snell in during Game 3
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 15, 2026, 4:18 AM
Last updated Oct 15, 2026

During Game 3 of the NLCS on October 14, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts faced scrutiny for keeping Blake Snell in the game. Snell, who had a strong performance until the seventh inning, allowed a walk and back-to-back home runs to Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell. These critical hits helped the Brewers push the Dodgers to the edge of elimination, ultimately leading to a 6-2 loss. Roberts defended his decision, citing Snell's effectiveness earlier in the game and the strategy to face three batters.
- •Blake Snell struck out nine in six innings before faltering in the seventh.
- •Snell allowed a walk and then consecutive home runs in the seventh.
- •The Dodgers lost Game 3 against the Milwaukee Brewers, 6-2.
- •Roberts expressed confidence in Snell's performance prior to the seventh inning.
- •The loss puts the Dodgers one game away from elimination in the NLCS.
- 4:18 AMCBS MLB — Dodgers manager Dave Roberts explains leaving Blake Snell in before costly back-to-back home runs in Game 3
"Snell opened the seventh inning with a walk and then home runs by Jake Bauers and Garrett Mitchell before being pulled
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