Unpredictable NLCS swings back with the Dodgers now in control of their World Series destiny, writes columnist Dylan Hernández.
Why wouldn’t the Dodgers overcome the loss of opener Joe Kelly just two outs into a bullpen game and claim anOf course they would, and now the best-of-seven series returns to Atlanta with the Braves’ edge down to three games to two.
The triumvirate of Scherzer, Buehler and Julio Urías was expected to be the Dodgers’ greatest advantage in this series. The strength became a liability, however. Scherzer will get another opportunity under more normal circumstances and Buehler could too. Scherzer will pitch on Saturday on five-days’ rest, Buehler on normal four-days’ rest.The Dodgers have won seven consecutive elimination games, dating back to last year. If they are experts in making up deficits, the Braves are equally familiar with giving up leads.
Maybe there’s something about Atlanta that makes its sports teams crumble under the spotlight. The city is also home to the Falcons, which infamously squandered a 28-3 lead in a loss to the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LI.The Dodgers earned a trip to an NLCS Game 6 to Atlanta thanks to the bullpen that delivered 8 1/3 shutout innings and an offense that produced 11 runs.
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