Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was named the greatest moment in baseball history in 2004 when he helped the Boston Red Sox overcome a 3-0 deficit to defeat the New York Yankees in the American League Championship Series. contributed to.
Roberts reflected on Wednesday as he prepared to lead the Dodgers in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the crosstown New York Mets at Citi Field.
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts speaks to the media in New York prior to Game 3 of the National League Championship Series against the New York Mets on Tuesday, October 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
“It feels great,” Roberts told Fox News Digital when asked about returning to New York for the baseball playoffs. “I live to play in October baseball.Sure, this market is always fun.Sure, this market is always fun.I loved beating that team across town “I think everyone on this side of town does that too. It's great.'' And there's no better place for me to be than here in New York. ”
Roberts played a key role in the Red Sox-Yankees series, helping put Boston in position to make an incredible run.
October 13, 2013. Boston, Massachusetts, USA. Former Boston Red Sox player Dave Roberts will be introduced prior to the first pitch of Game 2 of the American League Championship Series against the Detroit Tigers at Fenway Park. (Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports)
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In that series, Boston defeated New York and also won the World Series, ending the “Curse of the Bambino.”
As manager of the Dodgers, he led the team to the World Series during the 2020 season. He hasn't led New York in the playoffs since taking over.
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts (right) speaks with pitcher Walker Buehler before Game 1 of the National League Baseball Championship Series against the New York Mets on Sunday, October 13, 2024 in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Greg Bull)
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Game 3 of the NLCS is scheduled for 8:08 p.m. ET.
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