Dodgers begin quest for third straight World Series title by holding on for Game 1 win over Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS. Pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance, while Teoscar Hernández provided key offensive support with a home run.
Why it matters
This game marks the beginning of the postseason for two major MLB franchises, setting the tone for the quest for the World Series title.
In October, elite starting pitching wins postseason games. For the Atlanta Braves, it was a bullpen game, while the Los Angeles Dodgers sent out two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. On Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, the elite starting pitcher led the way. Skubal was dominant, striking out seven hitters while allowing one run on two hits and two walks over six innings of work in the Dodgers' 5-3 Game 1 NLDS win. The Dodgers began their quest for a third straight World Series title with a statement win over the Braves, but the game didn't start off smoothly. CLICK HERE FOR MORE OUTKICK SPORTS COVERAGE Dylan Dodd was the Braves’ starter, and he was fantastic over three scoreless innings, allowing just two hits. In the fourth inning, manager Walt Weiss turned to Victor Mederos, and things quickly went awry.
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