After losing a perfect game through five innings on Tuesday night, Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan finished the eventual win with nine strikeouts, one walk, and just one earned run across seven innings of work.
As the postseason is right around the corner, manager Dave Roberts spoke on if the 25-year-old Sheehan could be a legitimate option in October on the biggest stages.
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“Oh, he’s a real (postseason) option,” Roberts said. “I don’t know what capacity, but when you’re playing meaningful games, young player, you’re looking at how they handle their emotions.