LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts did not try to hide it: Yes, he needed a sleep aid after the 18-inning epic that was World Series Game 3.
Just hours later, the principals reunited for Game 4, which may henceforth be referred to as The Day After.
That means little rest for anyone and especially Shohei Ohtani, who after reaching base nine times in Game 3 will now add starting pitcher to his Game 4 duties.
“He’s in great shape, very well-conditioned,” says Roberts of Ohtani. “I expect him to be ready for today.
“This guy is a different kind of athlete and a different kind of brain.”
