Dodgers' Tarik Skubal excels in postseason debut against Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 8:37 PM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
Tarik Skubal made a strong impact in his postseason debut, pitching six innings and allowing one run in the Dodgers' 5-3 victory over the Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS. Acquired at the trade deadline, Skubal's performance highlighted the Dodgers' strategy to bolster their rotation for the playoffs. With this win, Los Angeles took an early series lead before ultimately advancing in four games. The Dodgers are set to face the Milwaukee Brewers next in the NL Championship Series, with Skubal expected to pitch in Game 1.
- •Skubal allowed one run and two hits in six innings.
- •He struck out seven hitters and retired 15 in a row.
- •The Dodgers finished the series against the Braves in four games.
- •Los Angeles will face Milwaukee in the NL Championship Series.
- •Skubal posted a 2.61 ERA and 70 strikeouts in the regular season.
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