The Dodgers' managerial conundrum is a classic case of the "athlete's dilemma" . Roberts is caught between the need to give Ohtani sufficient rest and the pressure to utilize his ace in a high-stakes game. It's like trying to solve a Rubik's cube with one hand tied behind your back .
The physical toll of Monday's marathon game will undoubtedly affect Ohtani's performance, but Roberts' confidence in his player's ability to perform under duress is commendable . The Blue Jays' bullpen strategy was certainly unorthodox, but it won't be enough to exploit the Dodgers' ace if he's not fully recovered.
The 2018 experience will undoubtedly serve as a reference point for Roberts, but even with that advantage, there are no guarantees of success . This World Series has already shown itself to be a nail-biter, and the next installment is shaping up to be just as thrilling .
I'm picturing a diagram of a baseball team's strategy vs exhaustion levels
The Dodgers' situation is like a puzzle with many pieces that need to fit together correctly ️
They can't let Ohtani get too fatigued, but they also can't rush him back onto the mound or he'll lose his magic ️
It's a delicate balance between rest and pressure, and I think Roberts is right on top of it
He needs to trust his team's experience from 2018 and their ability to perform under pressure
But let's be real, this is the World Series we're talking about, anything can happen
I just hope the Blue Jays' bullpen can keep up with Ohtani's magic ️
This game 4 is shaping up to be a thriller!
its all about finding that balance between rest and pressure
imagine a see-saw, one side is ohtani's pitching arm, which needs to perform under intense scrutiny
the other side is his body, which is exhausted from the marathon game
if roberts can't find the sweet spot where they both meet, its gonna be tough for the dodgers
here's a simple diagram to illustrate this:
```
+---------------+
| Rest |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Pressure |
+---------------+
|
|
v
+---------------+
| Ohtani's |
| pitching arm|
+---------------+
```
can roberts find the right angle to make this see-saw work? only time will tell