Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was disappointed that closer Kenley Jansen wasn't truthful about the extent of his ankle pain in Tuesday's loss to the Phillies.
After Matt Beaty homered to put the Dodgers ahead in the top of the ninth, Bryce Harper finished off a Phillies rally against Kenley Jansen with a two-run double.
So Jansen will return to his role soon, looking to rebound from another ninth-inning letdown. Two years ago, the 31-year-old Jansen was, arguably, the best reliever in baseball. Last season, his cutter’s velocity dropped, his earned-run average climbed from 1.32 to 3.01, and he allowed 13 home runs after giving up nine the previous two years while dealing with a heart condition.
This season, Jansen, utilizing a slider more often to counter his velocity dip, has blown four saves in 27 opportunities and owns a 3.72 ERA in 38 appearances. Wednesday was the first time he allowed four runs in a game since Aug. 27, 2012. Roberts pointed to Jansen’s velocity, command, and consistency with his delivery as reasons for his downward turn. But he insisted the team is not considering changing Jansen’s role in any way — “I don’t see that as a conversation that I’m even entertaining” — and maintained he remained confident in the closer.“When we give him a baseball, I expect the game to be over,” Roberts said. “Obviously, the results aren’t what they were in ’17. And you can say that about a lot of players.
Neris hit Freese with a 95-mph fastball in a 1-and-0 count. He was immediately ejected. Phillies manager Gabe Kapler also was tossed.
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