After a wild Saturday of National League Division Series action, Sunday is all about those crucial Game 2 showdowns, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling into their evening matchup with Blake Snell on the mound, looking to go up 2-0 on the Braves. This whole Sunday slate is National League only, giving us a deep dive into who’s hot and who’s scrambling early in these series.
Dodgers’ Lefty Attack vs. Braves’ Pitching Puzzle
Man, the Dodgers already snagged Game 1 on Saturday, with Tarik Skubal pitching lights out in that 100-degree heat. Now they’re coming right back at the Braves with another left-hander, Blake Snell, for Game 2 at 5 p.m. PT on Fox. You gotta wonder what’s going through the Braves’ minds, because as of Saturday night, they still hadn’t decided who’s even starting for them. Their ace, Chris Sale, got a start way back on Tuesday and then threw four outs in relief on Thursday during the Wild Card series. Is he rested enough for a Game 2 start? The alternative for Atlanta is a second straight bullpen game, which is a tough look when you’re already down in the series.
Brewers Took Game 1, But Not Without Drama
Earlier in the day, the Milwaukee Brewers pulled off a tight opener against the San Diego Padres in their own NLDS Game 1, and let me tell you, that game was absolutely packed with controversy. Remember Ty France’s ball? It looked like it had the distance for a go-ahead home run, but nope, it hit the roof in Milwaukee and ended up caught in deep left field. Just imagine the roar if that had cleared! Now, the Brewers lead that series 1-0, and Sunday’s Game 2 features Michael King on the mound for the Padres against Logan Henderson for Milwaukee. That one kicks off at 1 p.m. PT on FS1.
So, it’s a huge Sunday for the NLDS, with teams either pushing for a commanding 2-0 lead or fighting tooth and nail to even things up. You know every single pitch is gonna matter. Let’s GO!
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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