Dodgers’ Blake Snell says quiet part out loud about becoming MLB ‘legend’
Blake Snell has already collected two Cy Young Awards and a World Series ring. As the Los Angeles Dodgers chase a third straight championship , the left-hander made it clear that regular-season hardware is not what he believes will define his career. “If you want to be a Hall of Famer, if you want to be a legend in the game, I think it all happens […] The post Dodgers’ Blake Snell says quiet part…
Blake Snell, a left-handed pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers, has emphasized that his focus is not on regular-season accolades, but rather on becoming a Hall of Famer and a legend in Major League Baseball. Snell, who has already won two Cy Young Awards and a World Series ring, made this statement while being prepared to start Game 2 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves.
The Dodgers are aiming for a third consecutive championship, and Snell's presence behind Los Angeles' ace, Tarik Skubal, is a strategic decision due to the Braves' historical struggles against left-handed pitching. Despite facing shoulder and elbow issues that required surgery, Snell has shown remarkable performance in his last eight starts, maintaining a low earned run average and strikeouts.
His recent strong showing is crucial for the Dodgers, as a victory in Game 2 would give them a 2-0 lead and put pressure on the Braves to eliminate them from the series.
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