Fire Dave Roberts. Over the past nine years, that phrase might have been posted on social media more often than cute cat videos. And a section of the Dodgers’ fan base could have been closer to getting their wish than at any point since 2019 had the Dodgers lost in the first round of the playoffs for a third consecutive year.

Teoscar Hernández said said “one meeting changed everything" and symbolized Roberts' ability to press the right buttons.

If the Dodgers can hold off the Mets, it would be the fourth pennant in 10 years with the Dodgers for Roberts, who is fourth in team history with 851 victories.