Dave Roberts continues to face questions for his handling of the Dodgers’ pitching staff and even admitted to a mistake in Game 4. Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports

Dave Roberts booed for taking Clayton Kershaw out of Game 5

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Larry Brown | Last updated 10/25/20

Dave Roberts was booed by the Los Angeles Dodgers fans in attendance for Sunday’s Game 5 of the World Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas for taking starter Clayton Kershaw out of the game.

Kershaw was rolling and had retired seven straight Tampa Bay Rays. He got two outs on two pitches in the sixth, but that wasn’t enough for Roberts.

Roberts went to the mound to pull Kershaw and got booed.

Dave Roberts is taking out Clayton Kershaw after 5 2/3 innings, and Dodgers fans do not like it. Serious boos — and an ovation for Kershaw as he leaves the field.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 26, 2020

The Dodgers held a 4-2 lead in the bottom of the sixth when Roberts removed Kershaw. Dustin May came into the game and got a strikeout to end the sixth.

Roberts continues to face questions for his handling of the Dodgers’ pitching staff and even admitted to a mistake in Game 4.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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