NLCS Game 3: Dodgers shutout Cubs 6-0 to take control

NLCS Game 3: Five takeaways from a crucial win for Los Angeles against Chicago

By Keith Rivas | Oct 18, 2016

Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Enrique Hernandez (14) celebrates with left fielder Howie Kendrick (47) after beating the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /

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Oct 18, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (30) during the eighth inning against the Chicago Cubs in game three of the 2016 NLCS playoff baseball series at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports /

Gutsy calls are proving to be the new norm in Los Angeles under Dave Roberts.

Bringing back Clayton Kershaw on short rest against Washington, then again in an elimination game to get the last two outs.

And now the Dodgers are two wins away from a trip to the World Series.

Responsibly, Los Angeles cannot celebrate too much just yet — there is still plenty of baseball left to play.

But up 2-1 after a shaky start isn’t a bad place to be, right?

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Realistically speaking, Dave Roberts needs to pat himself on the back.

Bringing the Dodgers as far as he has deserves more credit than we have given him up to this point.

Taking down the Cubs is a whole different story.

Finally, it appears as though the Dodgers have found a long-term solution at manager.

Where Don Mattingly failed, Dave Roberts is flourishing.

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Dave Roberts has shown he belongs