The Penguin Sports Report.

The keys of the series is simple, for both teams. Wear out the opposing sides starting pitching to get to their bullpen. In game one, the dodgers bullpen collapsed just one inning into the bullpen race, allowing 8 runs on 5 hits, including a bases loaded walk and grand slam.

Despite Snell lasting longer than Trey Yesavage, the moment Snell exited, the blue jays took advantage of Dave Robert’s questionable call to Emmet Sheehan. I don’t understand why Dave Robert’s likes to put long relief arms into tight situations, but he does it on a consistent basis throughout the season.

The result of this game is likely due to the Blue Jays relentless pecking at Snells pitch count, as well as possible dodgers fatigue, as the last time they played was a week ago. Their offense seemed sluggish, but most importantly, Snells command was off, and couldn’t consistently get ahead of hitters, and with a team like the blue jays, they will wear you out.

Ultimately, the Dodgers are still in good position for the series, as they have a pitcher the Blue jays have seen less of, in Yoshinobu Yammamoto, going tomorrow. But the dodgers offense must start rolling earlier on in the game, thus eleviating pressure off the starting pitcher and their bullpen. However, after seeing Game 1, this series may seem harder than previously conceived, as it highlights how rickety the dodgers pen is, and it almost required their starters to go 7+ to get the dub, and hand it off to Sasaki.