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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2020 World Series: Mookie Betts, Dodgers Relieved Once Kevin Cash Removed Blake Snell
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2020 World Series: Mookie Betts, Dodgers Relieved Once Kevin Cash Removed Blake Snell

Matthew Moreno
October 28, 2020
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Blake Snell, 2020 World Series
Oct 27, 2020; Arlington, Texas, USA; Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Blake Snell (4) is taken out of the game during the sixth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgersduring game six of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
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Just one win away from the franchise winning their first World Series since 1988, the Los Angeles Dodgers lineup was being overpowered by Tampa Bay Rays Blake Snell.

Provided an early lead by Randy Arozrena’s solo home run, Snell struck out the side in the first inning. He fanned two more in the second, got Mookie Betts swinging in the third, and again struck out the side in the fourth.

Snell allowed just one hit through five innings and was upholding the Rays’ 1-0 lead. To that point, Betts, Corey Seager and Justin Turner were a combined 0-for-6 with six strikeouts. “He was tough all night,” Seager said. “You tip your cap to him, man. He threw a helluva ballgame.

Snell’s 73rd pitch on the night was lined into center field by Austin Barnes for a one-out single in sixth inning.

Rays manager Kevin Cash emerged from the dugout and summoned Nick Anderson into the game without any hesitation. The curious decision wound up sparking the Dodgers to a 3-1 comeback win. Betts doubled, Barnes scored on a wild pitch, and Seager drove in Betts.

“I was pretty happy, because he was dominating us and we just weren’t seeing him,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said of his reaction to Snell being removed. “Once Austin got that hit and they went to the ‘pen, Mookie looked at me with a little smile.

“We were just all kind of excited that Snell was out of the game.”

Betts not only scored the go-ahead run in the sixth inning, he provided insurance with a solo home run off Pete Fairbanks in the eighth. “It was kind of like a sigh of relief,” Betts said of seeing Snell get the hook.

“Had he stayed in that game he may have pitched a complete game. I don’t know exactly what would’ve happened, but he was rolling. He was pitching really, really well. That was the Cy Young Snell that came tonight.

“Once he came out of the game it was a breath of fresh air. We’d had some pretty decent at-bats off their bullpen guys, so we figured we could scratch one across since we saw the bullpen guys a little better. Snell, got to tip your cap. He did amazing.”

Friedman understanding of Rays’ decision

The World Series matchup carried added meaning for Dodgers president of baseball operations Andrew Friedman as he was matched up against the former team he once led into the postseason.

While acknowledging the Dodgers clearly benefited from the Rays going into their bullpen, Friedman defended Cash.

“Those guys obviously have managed their starters that way throughout the year and it was good enough to get them to Game 6 of the World Series,” he said. “In that moment, watching the game, we were certainly happy that he did.

“Obviously they have their reasons for what they do, and they’re really good at what they do. From out standpoint, I think our hitters got a real jolt from that. Who knows how the game plays out if he stays in the game. It’s something we’ll never know.”

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TAGGED:2020 MLB postseason2020 World SeriesAndrew FriedmanBlake SnellCorey SeagerDave RobertsLos Angeles DodgersMookie BettsTampa Bay Rays
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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