PHOENIX – Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, sitting in the visiting office with the door closed, leans back in his chair behind the desk, momentarily shuts his eyes, and listens to the quiet before starting to talk.
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Despite breaking a losing streak, the Dodgers’ World Series certainty is questioned. Inconsistencies and strategic decisions could impact their performance.
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