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Shohei Ohtani to Start Game 1 in Philadelphia, Making His First Postseason Pitching Appearance

Los Angeles is leaning on length from its starters after recent bullpen trouble versus the Phillies.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani will make his MLB postseason pitching debut when the Dodgers square off with the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of a National League Division Series on Saturday in Philadelphia. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts ruled out short rest or relief for Ohtani in the opener and set Blake Snell for Game 2 with Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Game 3.
  • Roberts said Tyler Glasnow will be available in relief for Game 1 and is the likely option to start a potential Game 4.
  • Ohtani enters off three September starts without a run allowed in 14 2/3 innings, highlighted by five no-hit frames against Philadelphia on Sept. 16.
  • Philadelphia will start left-hander Cristopher Sanchez, who finished September strong and logged 12 2/3 scoreless innings over his last two starts.
  • The Dodgers advanced by sweeping the Reds behind strong outings from Snell and Yamamoto and big performances from Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, and Mookie Betts, while the Phillies won four of six against L.A. this season.