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The Dodgers' Aces Are Dealing, Both LCS Matchups at 2-0
Episode Notes
Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game 3.
Rundown
1:43 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses Complete Game to Push Dodgers Up 2-0 in NLCS
6:18 Aggressive Approaches Against an Ace
12:10 Remember How Different the Dodgers' Pitching Staff Was in the 2024 Postseason?
15:56 Managerial Decision-Making in the Playoffs
30:34 Mike Shildt Retires; Steps Down as Padres Manager
41:38 ALCS Game 3: Blue Jays Bats vs. George Kirby
56:18 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition -- Jed 1, Eno 0)
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Jed Lowrie
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