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flag Dodgers' Roberts opposes extra-innings runner rule in World Series, citing pitching fatigue.

flag Dodgers manager Dave Roberts opposes applying the automatic runner rule—placing a runner on second to start extra innings—to the World Series, citing the value of pitching attrition in high-stakes games. flag This stance emerged after an 18-inning Game 3 win over the Blue Jays, where both teams exhausted their bullpens, with Los Angeles using 10 pitchers and Toronto relying on multiple relievers, including rookie Trey Yesavage. flag Roberts noted that reserve infielder Miguel Rojas was prepared to pitch if needed. flag Blue Jays manager John Schneider, while respectful of tradition, expressed uncertainty about adopting the rule in the postseason. flag The debate continues over whether the rule should extend to the World Series to reduce player strain and game length.

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