Dodgers advance to NLCS, set to start Skubal and Yamamoto
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 3:48 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached the National League Championship Series after defeating the Atlanta Braves in four games. This marks their third consecutive appearance in the NLCS. Freddie Freeman emphasized the importance of supporting starters Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for their upcoming games. They will likely face either the Milwaukee Brewers or the San Diego Padres, with reports indicating the Brewers are the probable opponent. Los Angeles will aim to replicate their offensive success against strong pitching staffs as they vie for a spot in the World Series.
- •Dodgers defeated Braves in NLDS to advance to NLCS.
- •Freeman highlights need for run support for pitchers in upcoming games.
- •Dodgers likely to face Brewers, who have a strong pitching rotation.
- •Los Angeles has advantage over Padres in head-to-head matchups.
- 3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Freddie Freeman reveals how Dodgers can help Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto in NLCS
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the NLCS . This is now the third year that Los Angeles has made it to the penultimate series before the World Series. This time, LA defeated the Atlanta Braves to make it to the Championship Series. After dismantling the Braves in four games, LA now awaits the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers-San Diego Padres […] The post Freddie Freeman reveals how Dodgers can help Tarik Skubal, Yoshinobu Yamamoto in NLCS appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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