Braves plan to use opener for Game 1 against Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves have announced their Game 1 pitching strategy for the National League Division Series versus the Los Angeles Dodgers, scheduled for Saturday at 4 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. The Braves will utilize a bullpen game, with left-hander Brent Suter likely serving as the opener. This approach follows their recent success with similar tactics during the Wild Card Series. Atlanta's decision is influenced by a challenging pitching situation, as Chris Sale is unavailable. The Dodgers enter the series with multiple established starters, ready to face Atlanta's opener strategy.

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