The Dodgers beat the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS using seven different pitchers, none of whom pitched more than two innings.
The Dodgers beat the Mets in Game 6 of the NLCS using seven different pitchers, none of whom pitched more than two innings — and the only pitcher to retire more than four batters was the closer, Blake Treinen, who tossed the final two innings to get Los Angeles into the World Series.
Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake watched that game and admired what the Dodgers pitching staff accomplished, but wouldn’t recommend too many teams try it — especially in the playoffs.
“They’re using their roster to the best of their ability and they’ve got some really good relievers,’’ Blake said. “If that’s a strength, then lean on it like Cleveland did and don’t try to be something you’re not and force a starter out there. But a lot of things have to go right in a bullpen game. It only takes one guy to go sideways to throw your matchups out of whack.”
The Yankees have four starters lined up for the World Series starting with Gerrit Cole for Game 1 in Los Angeles on Friday.
