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Braves name Dylan Dodd as Game 1 starter against Dodgers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:49 PM

Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Braves name Dylan Dodd as Game 1 starter against Dodgers

Summary

Dylan Dodd will start for the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday. Dodd, a left-hander, is set to serve as an opener in a bullpen game at Dodger Stadium. This decision comes as the Braves navigate a rotation affected by injuries and previous use during the Wild Card round. Chris Sale is scheduled to pitch in Game 2, while Tyler Mahle will not be available until Game 3.

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By the Numbers

•Dylan Dodd starts as opener in Game 1 against Dodgers.
•Game 1 takes place at Dodger Stadium.
•Braves' rotation is impacted by injuries.
•Chris Sale is slated for Game 2.
•Tyler Mahle unavailable until Game 3.

Latest Updates

6:49 PMYahoo Sports — Braves make official starting pitching decision for Game 1 vs. Dodgers

What they're saying

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Atlanta Braves left-hander Dylan Dodd will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday, giving the Braves their answer after entering the day without an announced starter. The 28-year-old will work as an opener in a bullpen game at Dodger Stadium. MLB.com’s Mark Bowman shared news of the decision […] The post Braves make official starting pitching decision for Game 1 vs. Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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