![]() Pick: Dodgers 6, BraMLB postseason gear now available What happened last year has no bearing on this year, but for the sake of maximum drama let's pick a Dodgers win. ![]() Last year the Braves won Games 1 and 2, lost Game 3, won Game 4, then lost Game 5. ![]() This year's NLCS is following the same pattern as last year's NLCS. Atlanta would like more length in Game 6. With the season on the line, Los Angeles is opting for Buehler on short rest over a bullpen game with a fairly rested relief crew.Īnderson labored in Game 2 and the Braves pulled him after only three innings before things got out of hand. He started Game 4 of the NLDS on short rest and pitched well (one run in 4 1/3 innings), though the Braves roughed him up in NLCS Game 3 six days later (four runs in 3 2/3 innings). In his place the Dodgers will start Buehler on short rest. Even an extra day of rest wasn't enough to allow the 37-year-old future Hall of Famer to prepare for Game 6. He admitted his "arm was dead" after NLCS Game 2, which followed his relief appearance in Game 5 of the NLDS against the Giants. Late Friday night word came down Max Scherzer would not start Game 6 as scheduled. Starting pitchers: RHP Ian Anderson (9-5, 3.58 ERA) vs. Odds: LAD -145 ATL +135 O/U: 8 (via Caesars Sportsbook) Now, let's get to the important stuff for Game 6. You can view the full postseason schedule by clicking here. is trying to reach the World Series for the fourth time in five years. Atlanta is looking for its first NL pennant since 1999, while L.A. The Atlanta Braves still lead the series 3-2 entering Saturday night and will punch their ticket to the World Series with one more victory. The Los Angeles Dodgers have forced a Game 6 in the best-of-seven NLCS thanks to Chris Taylor's three-homer game in Game 5 on Thursday.
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