A late arrival for the Los Angeles Dodgers' manager, Dave Roberts, has sparked curiosity and raised questions among fans. Roberts faced a flight delay on his journey back from Toronto after Game 2 of the World Series, causing him to miss the team's Sunday workout ahead of the crucial Game 3.
Roberts shared his experience, stating, "There were delays, and I'm not sure if it was intentional or not. But navigating the international travel was a real challenge. We managed to make it, though!"
The delay even included some time spent sitting on the tarmac. Interestingly, the Dodgers' traveling party utilized multiple planes, yet pitcher Tyler Glasnow confirmed his flight was not affected.
Toronto's team, on the other hand, had a much smoother journey, arriving at their Los Angeles hotel at around 4 a.m. on Sunday, just hours after their game against the Dodgers ended at 10:45 p.m. EDT (7:45 p.m. PDT). The Dodgers' win in Game 2, which tied the Series 1-1, was a quick one, lasting only 2 hours and 36 minutes - the fastest game in the Series since the 2017 opener.
And here's where it gets interesting: Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched an impressive four-hitter, achieving the first World Series complete game since 2015.
The Series continues on Monday, but the question remains: Could Roberts' late arrival have any impact on the team's performance? And this is the part most people miss: travel delays can affect more than just the players' rest - they can impact strategy and team dynamics. What do you think? Could this delay be a game-changer? Share your thoughts in the comments!
