Sometimes series strategy supersedes the game script. Roberts let Flaherty finish the third inning despite giving up eight earned runs.

Jack Flaherty runs into problems early, giving up eight earned runs in a 12-6 loss to the New York Mets in Game 5 of the NLCS, sending the series back to L.A.

After a scoreless Game 1, Jack Flaherty was left in to allow eight runs in his three innings in the Dodgers’ blowout loss in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series on Sunday at Citi Field.