The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the NLDS 1-0 after beating Atlanta 5-3 on Saturday, with the Braves needing a win in Los Angeles to avoid heading home into a deep hole.
Ace Tarik Skubal struck out seven over six innings and led the Braves’ 15th straight run to 100 points while the Dodgers hit three home runs. Teoscar Hernández had himself a day going 2 for 4 with two runs scored.
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Blake Snell (4-1, 1.90 ERA) gets the start for the Dodgers in Game 2, while the Braves will look to take the mound with left-hander Ray Kerr as the 32-year-old makes his fifth MLB start in the majors on Sunday night. He made his MLB career debut in Thursday’s Game 3 wild card win over the Philadelphia Phillies, allowing one hit and striking out two batters over 3 1/3 innings.
Braves-Dodgers start season: 8 pm ET
Location: Dodger Stadium | Los Angeles
TV channel / live stream: FS1
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for live updates, highlights and more as the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of the NLDS.
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Braves line up for Game 2
Starting the jar: LHP Ray Kerr (0-0, 1.47 ERA)
Dodgers line up for Game 2
SP: LHP Blake Snell (4-1, 1.90 ERA)