Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed his fears about potentially returning to Los Angeles for a Game 6 in the World Series against the New York Yankees, a scenario that would have intensified pressure on his team. The Dodgers had taken a commanding 3-0 series lead but faced a strong Yankees comeback in Game 4, leading to a tense Game 5 where the Yankees initially held a 5-0 advantage. However, crucial defensive errors by the Yankees allowed the Dodgers to rally back, ultimately winning Game 5 with a score of 7-6 and securing the championship at Yankee Stadium. During an appearance on the 'On Base with Mookie Betts' podcast, Roberts reflected on how the fear of making history for the wrong reasons spurred him to manage with urgency. He also noted the historical context, recalling his experience with the 2004 Red Sox, the only team to come back from a 3-0 deficit in MLB playoff history. With this victory, the Dodgers clinched their eighth World Series title, adding to Roberts' accolades as a manager.