Dodgers Analyst Predicts Lance Lynn Becomes Postseason Hero This Year
Since Lance Lynn joined the Los Angeles Dodgers, he has been exactly what the Dodgers needed. In an interview with Dodgersnation.com’s Doug McKain, Jose Mota recognizes Lynn’s contributions to the Dodgers and believes Lynn will play a major role in LA's success during the postseason.
People can and should watch McKain’s interview on Dodgersnation.com or on Dodgers Nation’s YouTube channel.
“Of course,” Mota said when asked if Lynn will make big postseason starts this season.
“I only base that on experience and the fact that the guy has some drive, man. He’s got some dog in him. And I think Lance Lynn’s the guy that if you say, ‘Hey, there’s no pitch limit,’ he’s gonna go, ‘Oh, thank you. I can go 140, I can go 130.’ And I like the mentality of him being able to, kind of, put things behind where they were in Chicago and just fitting into the environment, the culture. And having enough stuff that if you put him in any kind of playoff situation against any lineup, he’s gonna figure out a way.”
Lynn expects to pitch at least six innings a start. Yes, he allows home runs, but they have mostly been solo shots. A pitcher shouldn’t worry about a solo home run because it will happen.
As a Dodger, Lynn has made five starts and hurled 31.0 innings. He won 4 games and has a 2.03 ERA. The stadiums in the National League Western Division are bigger than the ones in the American League, and it will help Lynn’s performance. If he can pitch well in the postseason, the Dodgers may go to the World Series.
