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NLCS: Dodgers, Braves feature big bats, but even bigger arms
SportsPulse: The Dodgers and Braves are set to square off in the NLCS and while most would look to the impressive list of hitters on both sides, it may be the pitching that steals the show
With a 7-3 win on Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed alive in the National League Championship Series against the Atlanta Braves and forced the best-of-seven set to a Game 6.
Corey Seager homered twice and Will Smith hit a clutch three-run shot – off Braves reliever Will Smith – in the sixth to power Los Angeles in Game 5 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, staving off elimination for at least one more day.
Both teams’ bullpens are taxed after Friday though, with the Dodgers having used seven pitchers and the Braves six.
Atlanta hasn’t reached the World Series since 1999, while the Los Angeles made appearances in 2017 and 2018.
Here’s everything you need to know for Saturday’s Game 6:
Time: 4:38 p.m. ET
TV channel: Fox Sports 1
Streaming: FoxSports.com
Betting odds: SportsBookWire.usatoday.com
With another chance to close out the series, the Braves hand the ball to left-hander Max Fried (postseason: 2.65 ERA, 18 K in 17 innings). The 26-year-old was stellar in Game 1 – but got a no-decision – giving up one run in six innings with nine strikeouts.
For the Dodgers, Walker Buehler (postseason: 2.77 ERA, 23 K in 13 innings) gets the start in Game 6. The right-hander started the series opener, giving up one run in five innings with seven strikeouts – but five walks. He hasn’t pitched more than five innings in any of his three starts in the postseason.
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