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Dodgers, Braves Reignite Playoff Rivalry
2 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers and Braves renew their postseason rivalry in NLDS.
- Dodgers hold offensive edges, but Braves boast more power.
- Dodgers' ace pitching staff faces Braves' Chris Sale in series.
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are once again set to clash in the National League Division Series, opening their best-of-five playoff series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. This marks the latest installment in a burgeoning postseason rivalry between the two franchises, following previous encounters in 2018, 2020, and 2021.
The Dodgers enter the series as the favored two-time defending champions, boasting a 100-win regular season record. They hold advantages in overall offense and pitching depth, featuring an ace-level starting rotation headlined by Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Tyler Glasnow. However, the Braves present a formidable power-hitting lineup, led by Matt Olson and Drake Baldwin, and possess a playoff-tested ace in Chris Sale.
Defensively, the Braves have been more consistent, showcasing a top-five defense in the majors. While both teams were relatively conservative on the basepaths, the Dodgers have a managerial edge with Dave Roberts, who possesses extensive postseason experience and success. The series promises to be a compelling contest between two of baseball's premier clubs.
