**Dodgers Bullpen Well-Rested and Ready for Game 5 Clash**

Following a recent bullpen game, the Dodgers bullpen appears well-prepared for Game 5. Despite Daniel Hudson and Anthony Banda having pitched three times in the last four days, only Hudson has thrown a modest 18 pitches throughout the series, dealing seven outs efficiently. Michael Kopech is the only other reliever to have pitched in both Game 3 and Game 4.

An off day on Thursday has been crucial, giving the bullpen much-needed rest. Additionally, if the Dodgers progress to the next stage, they will benefit from a break on Saturday. If eliminated, they will have even more downtime.

Manager Dave Roberts, reflecting on the bullpen’s performance, highlighted its depth. "It's better in the sense of the depth. I've shown there's not a guy I don't trust in big spots," Roberts noted. "When you have to go to the same well for every big spot, it has a tendency to catch up to you in the postseason. This year, we have a lot of different guys that we can deploy in specific situations."

The next challenge for the Dodgers' pitching staff arrives with Yamamoto on the mound for Game 5. The strategic deployment of this rested and versatile bullpen could be the key to their success moving forward.