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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > Dave Roberts: Dodgers To Use ‘Collection Of Arms’ In NLDS Game 5; Rich Hill Claims He’s Starting
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Dave Roberts: Dodgers To Use ‘Collection Of Arms’ In NLDS Game 5; Rich Hill Claims He’s Starting

Matthew Moreno
October 11, 2016
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Clayton Kershaw’s final line from his start in Game 4 in the National League Division Series won’t do him any favors, but the Los Angeles Dodgers leaned on their ace on short rest to avoid being eliminated by the Washington Nationals.

Kershaw’s command waned in the seventh, and the Dodgers’ bullpen failed to protect a lead. But as they did several times throughout the season, Los Angeles mounted a rally. It culminated with Chase Utley’s go-ahead single in the eighth inning that’s forced a deciding Game 5.

Heading into Game 4, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said it was “all hands on deck.” That included Julio Urias, who was once the probable to start Game 4.

With one pitching decision behind them, the Dodgers now face another for Thursday’s contest at Nationals Park. The viable options are Rich Hill and Julio Urias.

“We didn’t use Julio, so it’s going to be a collection of arms. Rich is an option, obviously. But so is Julio,” Roberts said after his club’s thrilling victory.

“How we want to strategize to win Game 5, we’re going to talk through it. It’s nice now that we didn’t have to go to Julio, so he’s certainly an option. And we have some guys in the pen who didn’t pitch [Tuesday]. We’ve got some good options.”

Roberts did not commit to a starter in his postgame remarks. However, it appears likely Hill will follow in Kershaw’s footsteps and start on three days’ rest. “This is why you play,” Hill said.

“There’s no holding back or anything like that. I know it’s short rest, but physically I feel great.”

If Hill does make the start, it will be the first time in his career he takes the mound on short rest. The veteran left-hander pitched well in Game 2, save for a mistake pitch to Jose Lobaton that resulted in a go-ahead, three-run home run.

Overall, Hill allowed four runs and collected seven strikeouts in 4.1 innings. The Dodgers cautiously handled Hill in effort to avoid aggravating his blisters. That the Dodgers have Urias and Ross Stripling as long relievers to back Hill takes pressure off the 36-year-old to pitch deep into the game.

“I think the off-day is huge for us, just to reset our bullpen for Game 5,” Roberts said.

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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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