Los Angeles Dodgers fans irritated with relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel after he blows yet another game in extra innings: "Gotta DFA him ASAP!", "Lock him in his room in October"

The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 3-4 in extra innings Tuesday night against the San Diego Padres in a walk-off walk. Appearing in the 10th inning, Dodger relief pitcher Craig Kimbrel gave up a sacrifice fly, moving the extra-inning runner to third. Kimbrel intentionally walked Juan Soto and then struck out Manny Machado. He then walked Brandon Drury to load the bases up for Jorge Alfaro.

After working a full count, Kimbrel walked Alfaro to end the game. The win has improved the Padres' chances of clinching a Wild Card spot. The loss has Craig Kimbrel wondering what he needs to improve before this postseason stretch.

After the game, Kimbrel showed his frustration at wasting away important pitches.

Kimbrel knew that he was trying to do too much on the mound Tuesday night and that caused his pitches to go wild. However, the game didn't shake the confidence he has within himself to step up for the team in the postseason.

Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers didn't take too kindly to Craig Kimbrel walking in the winning run. They don't believe the pitcher can compete in October and they should get rid of him as soon as they can.

This isn't the first time the relief pitcher has blown the game for the Dodgers this season. He was demoted by manager Dave Roberts from a closer role in August. Fans are no longer confident in Kimbrel.

Some fans are wondering why he keeps getting chances in high leverage situations. If he has not proved himself yet this season, it might be too late to figure it out.

The Los Angeles Dodgers need to make the most of this season

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking strong going into the postseason this year. Their eyes are on winning a World Series title. They need to take advantage of the lineup they have this year as they can look like a new team next year.

All-Star shortstop Trea Turner is looking to test the free agent market this upcoming offseason. If Los Angeles fails to sign Turner this offseason, it could be a big blow for the team heading into the 2023 season.

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Jared "Bloomy" Bloom is a journalist covering Major League Baseball at Sportskeeda and a former college baseball pitcher from Illinois, who just graduated with a Master's degree in Sport Psychology.

A writer with over 3 years of experience, Jared is consistently more concerned with quality than quantity, thoroughly checking multiple sources of information, and prides himself in being knowledgeable not just about MLB, but the game of baseball in general. He loves breaking down plays and game-changing moments, as well as looking closer into players' statistics.

Jared is a die-hard Chicago White Sox fan, and one of his earliest memories is seeing his great-grandfather, a huge Sox fan, in his rocking chair watching a game. Jared started playing from the age of 5 with his grandfather coaching him early on.

Jared loved Tim Lincecum for his quirky delivery and looked up to him as a role model when playing. His current favorite is Phillies star Bryce Harper, an exciting player who doesn't let injuries hold him back. Jared's favorite sports moment is Mark Buehrle's opening day between-the-legs glove flip to first base in 2010.

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