LOS ANGELES -- The potential road to history for the Los Angeles Dodgers begins with a reunion as the National League Division Series starts Saturday afternoon with a visit from the Atlanta Braves.
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves on Saturday for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, pursuing a historic third straight World Series title. Dodgers players, including third baseman Max Muncy, downplayed three-peat pressure as they face an Atlanta squad that went 5-1 against them during the regular season. Shohei Ohtani returns to lead off for Los Angeles after recovering from a biceps injury, while left-hander Tarik Skubal is scheduled to start on the mound.
Atlanta advanced to the NLDS after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the wild-card round behind a Game 3 home run from Michael Harris II. Braves manager Walt Weiss has not officially named a Game 1 starter but acknowledged Los Angeles enters the series significantly healthier. Atlanta will be without injured starting pitchers Bryce Elder and Martin Perez.
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