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Dodgers make starting pitching decisions for NLDS Games 2, 3 vs. Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their starting-pitching plans for the first three games of their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves. After announcing ace Tarik Skubal as the Game 1 starter on Friday, the Dodgers confirmed Saturday…

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 10:42 PM
Dodgers make starting pitching decisions for NLDS Games 2, 3 vs. Braves
Key Things to Know
  • The Los Angeles Dodgers named Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto as starters for NLDS Games 2 and 3.
  • Tarik Skubal was previously announced as the Dodgers' Game 1 starter against the Atlanta Braves.
  • Snell gives the Dodgers back-to-back left-handed starters against an Atlanta offense that struggled against southpaws.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers have finalized their starting pitching rotation for the first three games of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves. After previously naming Tarik Skubal as the Game 1 starter, manager Dave Roberts confirmed that Blake Snell will pitch Game 2 on Sunday, followed by Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3 on Tuesday.

The rotation choice pits consecutive left-handers against Atlanta, which struggled with an 84 wRC+ against southpaws over the final two regular-season months. Meanwhile, Yamamoto takes the mound in Atlanta, where the Dodgers hope to capitalize on his 1.77 road ERA this season.

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