The Dodgers took their first step toward a three-peat on Saturday, and Tarik Skubal led the way.
The 29-year-old lefty showed why the Dodgers went all-in to land him at the trade deadline by dominating the Braves over six innings in Game 1 of the NLDS. Skubal battled 100-degree temperatures on the mound at Dodger Stadium, allowing one run on two hits with two walks and seven strikeouts on 94 pitches. He left the game with a 5–1 lead, and L.A. finished off Atlanta 5–3 to take an early lead in the series.