Austin Riley drove in two, including the walk-off single in the ninth inning to lift the Braves over the Dodgers in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on Saturday evening at Truist Park in Atlanta. It’s the third time in seven postseason games over the last 11 days the Dodgers game was decided in the ninth inning.
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NLCS Game 1: Braves 3, Dodgers 2
Atlanta grabs 1-0 series advantage at home
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October 17, 2021
3 takeaways from Game 1 loss
The Dodgers’ pitching kept them in the game. Unfortunately, their offense couldn’t do enough to get them the win in Game 1 of the NLCS versus the Braves.
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October 16, 2021
Dodgers pitching plan worked, even though they lost Game 1
Needing to give starter Max Scherzer extra rest, the Dodgers opted for a bullpen game in Game 1 of the NLCS, and even though they lost the game, run prevention wasn’t the issue. It followed a Dodgers pattern, seen especially in the second half of the season.
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October 16, 2021
Braves maximize opportunities to beat Dodgers in Game 1
The Dodgers used eight pitchers and allowed only three runs, striking out 14. But they couldn’t score much against the Braves despite the opportunities, and dropped Game 1 of the NLCS on a walk-off hit by Austin Riley.
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October 16, 2021
Dodgers vs. Braves NLCS Game 1 chat
The Dodgers take on the Braves in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series at Truist Park in Atlanta.
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October 16, 2021
Pujols starts Game 1 against LHP
The Dodgers release their lineup for Game 1 of the NLCS, with Albert Pujols starting at first base in place of Game 5 hero Cody Bellinger.
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October 16, 2021
Dodgers insist no letdown heading into NLCS
The Dodgers say they will be ready for an NLCS rematch with the Braves, confident LA can avoid a letdown after an emotionally grueling Division Series.
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October 16, 2021
Dodgers using bullpen game in Game 1
Max Scherzer after recording a save in Game 5 of the NLDS will be pushed back a day to start Game 2 of the NLCS for the Dodgers. LA will use a bullpen game in Game 1 against the Braves in Atlanta. Corey Knebel starts, and Tony Gonsolin is likely to pitch bulk innings.
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October 16, 2021
NLCS Game 1 viewing guide
How to watch the National League Championship Series Game 1 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves from Truist Park.