Dave Roberts made good on his bold prediction from April and needs to be recognized for it.
On Monday, the Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their sixth NL West title in a row with a 5-2 win over the Colorado Rockies in a tiebreaker game. Though they’re back as division champs once again, it’s easy to forget just how far they came this season.
The Dodgers started off the season poorly (2-6) and were 16-26 on May 16. Back in late April, the team was 12-14 when Roberts boldly promised the Dodgers would still win the division when all was said and done.
Dave Roberts: “When it’s all said and done, the Dodgers will be at the top of the division.”
— Andy McCullough (@McCulloughTimes) April 29, 2018
It took 163 games, but he was proven right.
The Dodgers now will host the Atlanta Braves in the NLDS beginning at home on Thursday.
