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Roberts: Game 2 rainout ‘prudent decision’
- Updated: October 8, 2016
WASHINGTON — Other than complicating chances of Clayton Kershaw pitching on short rest later in the series, Saturday’s rainout of Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals didn’t cause any anxiety for the Dodgers, and it might have even relieved some.
“I don’t think anything changed for us,” said manager Dave Roberts on Saturday. “[Starting pitcher Rich Hill] didn’t get hot, he didn’t get going. I’m just relieved and resigned to the fact that he can start tomorrow. It’s good for us, it’s good for those guys, it’s good for the fans, so I think that that’s the most prudent decision.”
• NLDS Gm 2 postponed to Sun., 10 a.m. PT on FS1
With Hurricane Matthew to the south and a cold front in from the west, rain began falling in the area around 10 a.m. ET. Major League Baseball officials called the game around 3:15 p.m. after receiving a report that rain could continue into the night. Game 2 was rescheduled to start on Sunday at 10 a.m. PT/1 p.m. ET, and it will be broadcast on …
