The Los Angeles Dodgers took care of business quickly during the sweep of the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series.
By doing so, the team has a week off before Game 1 of the World Series kicks off Friday evening in Toronto versus the Blue Jays. There’s a delicate balance with teams who’ve had long periods off in-between games.
In some cases during postseason play, the rest can be a good thing for a veteran ballclub. It gives the group time to set up their pitching rotation while also helping players recover from various bumps and bruises.