Dodgers vs National Game 5: Five ways L.A. can get into the NLCS

By Keith Rivas | Oct 12, 2016

Oct 10, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Carlos Ruiz (51) celebrates with Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) after hitting a two run home run during the fifth inning against the Washington Nationals in game three of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

6 of 6

Oct 11, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) questions umpire Tom Hallion (20) on a called strike on right fielder Yasiel Puig (66) that ended the seventh inning against the Washington Nationals during game four of the 2016 NLDS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /

If nothing else this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have shown they did a good job in selecting Dave Roberts to be the next manager of the franchise.

Don Mattingly was known for his teams choking in the playoffs despite decent regular seasons and division titles.

Another area that Roberts has shown promise in is the way in which he manages the bullpen.

For Los Angeles, there has been plenty of bullpen disappointment in playoff appearances of the past, but Game 5 shouldn’t be anywhere near that.

If Rich Hill can put his team in a good enough position to win, it’s safe to say that Dave Roberts can be trusted with how to close out an elimination game on the road.

Next: Sparks Lose Game 2 Of WNBA Finals

The winner of Game 5 will have their work cut out for them though, as the Chicago Cubs await them on the other side.

Home/Los Angeles Dodgers

Dave Roberts is up to the challenge