Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts addressed the media on June 23, 2026, after a blowout victory over the Minnesota Twins, calling it "as good of an offensive outing as we've had in quite some time."
Roberts noted the offense produced 17 hits — a sharp contrast to the nine hits the team managed the previous game — and credited the approach at the plate. "A lot of good at bats, some slugging there, some timely hitting. All the above really," he said during the press conference. He added that the team generated production through doubles and timely hitting rather than relying solely on home runs.
Starting pitcher Justin delivered seven innings, and Roberts acknowledged that he managed his pitch count and emotions even when he was not at his sharpest. "He always finds a way to go deep in games and today he gave us seven," Roberts stated. Catcher Chucky also drew praise for his work with the pitching staff, with Roberts noting that Chucky is receiving significantly more playing time than originally anticipated but has built strong relationships with pitchers and fulfilled every role asked of him. Mookie made a standout defensive play on a ball hit by Buxton, which Roberts also highlighted as part of the team's complete effort.
Roberts explained that consistent pitching and defense have been the constants behind the Dodgers holding the best record in baseball, even during stretches when the offense had not fully caught fire. "The main thing that's constant has been the pitching. The pitching and the defense," he added. He also mentioned that one player was given a full night off in coordination with the training staff and is expected to return to the lineup on June 24, 2026. In a late-game decision, Roberts substituted Miggy for Chucky in the final at-bat against Rogers, explaining he wanted to keep Chucky away from that matchup and felt the move was the right call given the team's comfortable lead.
On the subject of regular-season goals, Roberts acknowledged that the Dodgers won the 2025 championship without home-field advantage in the playoffs, and said it is too early to focus on securing that edge. "That's the goal — to win the division, have the best record in the National League and go from there," he explained. With one game remaining in Minnesota, Roberts said the team intends to build on the offensive performance and pursue a three-game sweep, stating, "We have a chance to win three games here in Minnesota."