Dodgers Tap Skubal for NLDS Game 1 Start

Skubal, who joined the Dodgers midseason from Detroit in a blockbuster trade, initially struggled but found his form later in the season. The left-handed ace finished with a 3-2 record and 2.52 ERA in eight starts for the Dodgers. His performance could significantly impact the Dodgers' postseason strategy, as he is expected to be one of the biggest free agents this winter.

Skubal's start may allow Yoshinobu Yamamoto or Blake Snell to take the mound for Game 2. The Dodgers (93-60) are making their 14th consecutive postseason appearance, tying the Braves' record set from 1991-2005. game-sweetbonanza.com