Three games into his postseason managing career, Davey Martinez has faced no shortage of drama-filled tests of his in-game strategy and decision making. The Washington Nationals are tied 1-1 with the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLDS, and Martinez’s willingness to pull the trigger on some big risks has been a big reason why they’ve gotten this far.
Four short months ago, the Nationals were written off and Martinez’s future with the organization was up in the air. Their 19-31 start dug them into a hole that made the rest of the regular season into a series of must-win games.