Dave Roberts Opens Up on Tyler Glasnow’s Sudden Pullback Against Angels

Dodgers vs. Angels was a match to remember for Tyler Glasnow. Adding a few more victories to his name, he made history with his latest commendable performance on Tuesday. The Dodgers pitcher helped the team win 7-2, allowed just two runs, one earned, two hits, and even struck out 10 with zero walks for the third time in 2024. What’s more? The right-handed star pitcher retired the first nine batters of the Los Angeles Angels. Altogether, the 30-year-old ace Dodgers pitcher efficiently won the game.

As usual, Shohei Ohtani provided support to the Dodgers. Having smashed a 455-foot and a two-run shot on Friday, he went farther on Saturday. In his third inning, he smashed his 23rd homer, giving the Dodgers an impressive 3-0 lead. Leading them to yet another appreciative victory, Glasnow went on to say, “I felt efficient. I was glad I could get ahead and just put guys away quick. It helped keep my pitch count low.” However, despite his heroics, he was pulled out owing to the decision of Dave Roberts.

Amidst all the controversies of pulling out Glasnow, Dave Roberts explained his view in the post-game presser, saying, “The easy answer is no because you certainly want to look at the big picture while still appreciating the here and now. But I just think that there are certain people that really can affect potential postseason odds, and Tyler is one of them. So, just understanding, we are with the win-loss, but it really shouldn’t matter if you feel like your process and what you are ultimately trying to accomplish is the most important thing.”

Appreciating Glasnow’s contribution and tonight’s win, he further said, “So, tonight was an easy one for me because of what he’s done in years past and what we are going to be expecting from him this year. But we have put ourselves in a good position where I can feel even better about certain decisions”. Given Saturday’s match, it has put Glasnow into a dominant position. He’s exactly at the 100th inning of his career, and his stats are insane. Having a 2.88 ERA along with 25 walks allowed and 62 hits, the numbers demonstrate his clinical form for the Dodgers. 

Tyler Glasnow- a pitcher at the peak of his powers!

While Glasnow’s performance was brilliant, some praises are also meant for the Dodgers management. A blockbuster trade changed the pitching department’s fortune for the Dodgers. In December 2023, the LA side acquired Glasnow from the Tampa Bay Rays, proving fruitful for the Dodgers. Even then, Tyler was at the peak of his powers, having an ERA of 3.20, 12.2 strikeouts in nine innings, and an impressive 1.095 WHIP. Taking his achievement a step ahead, according to Opta, he became the first player since 1988 to effectively strike out 14 batters in a single game in less than 90 pitches. 

Also, not just a person with self-belief, but the Dodgers believe that Glasnow’s best is yet to come. When he’s in the grove, very few baseball pitchers have pitching abilities like Tyler Glasnow. With three fierce pitchers, his extension toward the mound makes the batter terrified. Recently, he has been pitching the ball well over 100 mph, proving that he’s fit enough even in the middle of his career. Tyler Glasnow is confident about the Dodgers lineup assembled for the World Championship. From his end, if he can stay fit and replicate his previous performances along with Ohtani and Yamamoto, they might be the team to beat in the upcoming tournaments.