They won in spite of Kimbrel not because of him Is anyone ever comfortable with Kimbrel pitching - Los Angeles Dodgers fans doubt Craig Kimbrel as the closer despite win over Milwaukee Brewers Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

They won in spite of Kimbrel not because of him Is anyone ever comfortable with Kimbrel pitching - Los Angeles Dodgers fans doubt Craig Kimbrel as the closer despite win over Milwaukee Brewers

Minnesota Twins v Los Angeles Dodgers The took care of business against the , defeating them 2-1 in Milwaukee, but still had drama thanks to Craig Kimbrel. This was a low scoring affair that the Dodgers were happy to get out of with a win. Closer Craig Kimbrel was the focal point of the post-game reactions, with many doubting his ability to be the closer for this talented Dodgers team. Kimbrel gave up a hit in the ninth inning that spiked the anxiety of Dodgers fans across the country. Kimbrel is an eight-time All-Star and one of the best relief pitchers of his generation. However, with a 4.57 ERA, Kimbrel has not been at his best this season. Many Los Angeles Dodgers fans lose confidence when he comes into the game, not gain confidence. Is anyone ever comfortable with kimbrel pitching? Is anyone ever comfortable with kimbrel pitching? The Dodgers have the best record in the , but their fans are still looking for ways to improve. They won in spite of Kimbrel, not because of him. Please just bench him. They won in spite of Kimbrel, not because of him. Please just bench him. At the end of the day, they did manage to secure a win over a very good Milwaukee Brewers team. Regardless of how they got there, they did still win. Nice game! It's big to be able to win one like this! … 9th inning Kimbrel is very scary Nice game! It's big to be able to win one like this! … 9th inning Kimbrel is very scary The Los Angeles Dodgers have their sights set on an important October. If they want to win postseason games, they will need elite performances from their closer Craig Kimbrel. October is gonna be so damn stressful with Kimbrel on the mound to close games. October is gonna be so damn stressful with Kimbrel on the mound to close games. The Dodgers are a great, well-rounded team, but some fans won't be satisfied until they reach perfection. A great game by all pitchers but Kimbrel. A great game by all pitchers but Kimbrel. At almost any other point in his career, Craig Kimbrel was feared on the mound while being loved by his team's fans. Still got the W with kimbrel closing Still got the W with kimbrel closing That no longer seems to be the case after a season's worth of struggles. Craig Kimbrel almost messed that up again, he needs to go! Craig Kimbrel almost messed that up again, he needs to go! It is important to remember, the Los Angeles Dodgers won this game. It is hard to imagine how much more visceral the response would have been if they had ended up losing. bro get kimbrel off this team (gg tho) bro get kimbrel off this team (gg tho) CRAIG DID THE IMPOSSIBLE!! (and still almost messed it up) CRAIG DID THE IMPOSSIBLE!! (and still almost messed it up) This was a win that did not feel like a win for many of the Dodgers' passionate fans. Roberts can’t beat his chest

He just can’t

You cannot have a closer so bad who CONSISTENTLY puts 2 or 3 men on base even if he gets a save

Let’s hope this damn thing put to rest when Treinen back and hopefully looks good Roberts can’t beat his chest He just can’t You cannot have a closer so bad who CONSISTENTLY puts 2 or 3 men on base even if he gets a save Let’s hope this damn thing put to rest when Treinen back and hopefully looks good Like it or not, Craig Kimbrel will likely be the closing pitcher for the Dodgers in October, and that's a good thing.

Craig Kimbrel brings a wealth of playoff experience to the Los Angeles Dodgers

World Series - Boston Red Sox pitcher Kimbrel When the Dodgers enter the postseason, they will want to do so armed with all of the experience they can find. While many players were also present for their 2020 World Series championship, extra experience is always a good thing. Kimbrel brings that added experience from his time with the Boston Red Sox. If he can return to form, the Dodgers will be very tough to beat in October. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found