In the celebration posts for making the playoffs and then winning the division, it became abundantly clear that while the Dodgers would be having their share fun, they definitely had their sights set much higher.
And following Kenley Jansen securing the NLDS victory over the Braves, the Dodgers predictably didn’t have much of a reaction on the field.
Ho hum.
Victory formation! #LADetermined pic.twitter.com/IWiXpDlWZH
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 9, 2018
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Even when they got down in the clubhouse and popped bottles (as literally every other team does), Dave Roberts made it clear that the goal was eight more wins.
EIGHT. MORE. #LADetermined pic.twitter.com/eRf3iE7gCs
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 9, 2018
Yasiel Puig was all about that.
Say it louder, @YasielPuig! pic.twitter.com/JNIlf0IZWb
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 9, 2018
He is, unsurprisingly, quite confident in his team.
"We are going to beat Milwaukee, too. Four games." @YasielPuig is confident in this @Dodgers team. #MLBTonight #LADetermined pic.twitter.com/uucTMBbkB3
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) October 9, 2018
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Manny Machado was getting absolutely doused.
Embrace it, Manny! pic.twitter.com/yiUI6ympn6
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 9, 2018
Yasiel Puig also hit him with the trash can.
But nothing quite beat Kenley Jansen almost drowning Rich Hill.
Starter and closer goals. Right @kenleyjansen74? pic.twitter.com/9aoggU4lnv
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 9, 2018
Though is it better than Matt Kemp screaming while doing the same to the social media coordinator of the Dodgers?
Thank you, Matt. Rip my phone. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/plREzfh22b
— Sue Jo (@suejo825) October 9, 2018
David Vassegh gets got by Yasiel Puig and Matt Kemp … even down his pants.
.@YasielPuig can't wait to get to Milwaukee. 😂#LADetermined | #Postseason pic.twitter.com/9PF1NqX8oT
— SportsNet LA (@SportsNetLA) October 9, 2018
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Scott Alexander and Ross Stripling trying to dance is arguably the most important thing to come of this.
Enrique Hernandez‘s facial expressions have incredible range.
Hi, @kikehndez. 👀 pic.twitter.com/Xuo4mAYjLv
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 9, 2018
Walker Buehler broke out the champagne-spraying analytics.
In the background of one clubhouse recording tonight, I can hear Walker Buehler excitedly commenting on his improving champagne-spraying technique.
"That is the best spray of my career," he declared. "Good spread. Some velo."
— Pedro Moura (@pedromoura) October 9, 2018
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On to Milwaukee.