Skubal Game 1 Starter
Dodgers plan to start Tarik Skubal in Game 1 against Atlanta.
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Skubal has a strong recent postseason record: in six playoff starts with Detroit over the previous two seasons, he went 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA, as the Tigers reached the AL Division Series both times.
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Skubal has struggled in his two career starts against Atlanta, going 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA over 11 innings; in an April start this season, he allowed two runs on five hits across seven innings.
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Yamamoto went 14-9 with a 2.53 ERA in 28 starts this season and, after pitching multiple innings in a Dodgers simulated game Wednesday, remained a possible option beyond Game 1.
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Atlanta manager Walt Weiss said the team would keep working through its pitching plans during the flight to Los Angeles, and acknowledged that the Braves would need to lean heavily on their bullpen in the first two games.
The Los Angeles Dodgers will start two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against Atlanta on Saturday, passing over Yoshinobu Yamamoto Myrtle Beach Online. Acquired from Detroit at the trade deadline, Skubal went 5-2 with a 2.61 ERA in 10 starts for Los Angeles and recently threw seven scoreless innings with 10 strikeouts against San Francisco.
Skubal's Strong Recent Track Record
Skubal arrives in Atlanta with proven postseason pedigree. Over two seasons with Detroit, he went 2-1 with a 2.04 ERA across six playoff starts, helping the Tigers reach the AL Division Series both years Myrtle Beach Online. His late-season form for Los Angeles also impressed, suggesting the Dodgers have confidence in his ability to deliver under pressure.
Why the Dodgers Passed on Yamamoto
Yamamoto, who posted a 14-9 record with a 2.53 ERA in 28 regular-season starts, remains available for later games Myrtle Beach Online. The decision to start Skubal likely reflects Atlanta's superior hitting against right-handed pitching. Skubal's left-handed delivery matches up better against the Braves' lineup while keeping Yamamoto fresh for Game 5 if needed.
Skubal's Weakness Against Atlanta's Lineup
One concern looms: Skubal has struggled historically against the Braves. In two career starts, he went 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA across 11 innings. In April this season, he allowed two runs on five hits over seven innings. The Braves will look to exploit any vulnerabilities in his approach Myrtle Beach Online.
Atlanta's Bullpen Facing Heavy Early Workload
Atlanta manager Walt Weiss acknowledged the Braves face major pitching constraints. Chris Sale pitched in relief during the wild-card game, straining the bullpen before the series even began. Weiss said the team would finalize rotation plans during the flight to Los Angeles Myrtle Beach Online. The Braves will likely lean heavily on relievers in Games 1 and 2.
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