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Dodgers NLDS celebration notes: Edwin Díaz, Andy Pages

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series with a dominant four-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves, setting up a rematch with the Milwaukee Brewers. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the team’s depth and resilience in a post-victory press conference, singling out Edwin Díaz for his pivotal role in the series.

Díaz, who had struggled with neck inflammation earlier in the postseason, delivered three scoreless innings across his three appearances, including a crucial performance in Game 4 that reinforced the team’s trust in his leadership as a closer. His return to form—highlighted by three strikeouts in his final outing—marked a turning point for the Dodgers’ bullpen after a shaky start to the playoffs.

Andy Pages also emerged as a key offensive force, delivering multiple hits in the final two games and driving in the series-clinching two-run single in the seventh inning of Game 4. The outburst came after a slow start to the postseason, where he had managed just one RBI in 16 games.

Meanwhile, infielder Miguel Rojas missed Game 4 due to lingering lower back issues, leaving the Dodgers to adjust their lineup without his contributions. Roberts’ postgame remarks underscored the team’s confidence, calling Díaz one of the game’s elite closers and praising the organization’s ability to overcome adversity.

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