The Los Angeles Dodgers survived a wild Game 6 against the Toronto Blue Jays to keep their hopes of repeating as back-to-back champions alive on Friday night.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts made arguably the boldest decision of his postseason career, turning to Tyler Glasnow for a high-stakes save that defined the night and reshaped the conversation across baseball. Under immense pressure, Roberts trusted his instincts over convention.
The Dodgers clung to a slim 3-1 lead, with the tying runs in scoring position and limited bullpen options available. That’s when Roberts made his defining call: he turned to Glasnow—who had never recorded an MLB save—to close out the game.
The gamble was enormous, but the execution was flawless. The veteran right-hander delivered a dominant ninth inning, silencing the Blue Jays lineup with calm precision to secure the win and force a winner-take-all Game 7.
This move instantly energized a Dodgers roster that had been battling inconsistency all series. It symbolized belief, unity, and championship resolve—a message that every player, from veterans to rookies, fully embraced heading into the most crucial night of their season.
Roberts’ decision sparked national discussion and earned immediate praise from a surprising source. Longtime sports analyst Skip Bayless took to his X (formerly known as Twitter) account to recognize Roberts’ managerial courage after years of being one of his sharpest critics.
“WHAT A BRILLIANT MOVE BY DAVE ROBERTS TO GO TO GLASNOW IN SUCH A DO-OR-DIE PREDICAMENT,” Bayless posted following the game’s final out—an unusual show of admiration for both Roberts and the Dodgers.
His words echoed the broader sentiment around the league: acknowledgment of a gutsy, perfectly timed move that changed the tone of the entire series.
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