Considering they just got back from a long road trip and are missing several key guys, coming out of last night with a point is a rather “big” small victory.
He should get time in the top 6. That’s what should happen. I’m not familiar enough with Blashill to know how he likes to break in the young kids, though. I say put him with Bedard. See what he can do with that speed playing alongside your best skill player.
Bichette was wearing a brace and couldn't run. Late in the game, Kirk singled when he was on 2nd and he only made it to 3rd. The camera showed his face and he looked frustrated. He would have scored on the play if he had been running at even 80%.
That they are all playing with heart and we’re seeing development with the under-25s is all I really care about this year. Whatever they do in the standings is just a bonus.
The Dodgers will rebound in G6. Closing out the series at home, versus Yamamoto, is a tough ask. My fear is that the Dodgers will have a game like the Cubs did in 2016 where the bats finally wake up and they'll carry all of the momentum into G7.
His game has improved by leaps and bounds from where it was even last year. He's been more defensively responsible. He's winning more draws. He just "looks different" this season.