Dodgers and Braves Open NLDS in 100 Degree Heat
Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves began in 100 degree heat, making it the second hottest postseason game in Dodger Stadium history.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves opened Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday in Los Angeles under extreme heat. Yahoo Sports and KTLA both report that temperatures reached 100 degrees at the time of the first pitch, with Yahoo Sports noting that official scorer Ed Munson announced the triple digit figure. [1][3]
According to Yahoo Sports, the triple digit temperature makes Saturday the second hottest postseason game ever played at Dodger Stadium. The extreme heat comes as Los Angeles experiences record heat across the region, according to KTLA. [1][3]
The New York Times, ESPN, and Dodgers Digest all report that Tarik Skubal started on the mound for the Dodgers in Game 1. For the Braves, MLB.com and Battery Power both report that Dylan Dodd was selected to start the series opener. [2][3][6]
According to truebluela.com, the Dodgers plan to start Blake Snell in Game 2 and Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3 as the team begins its pursuit of another title. [2]
In short
- The temperature at first pitch for NLDS Game 1 was 100 degrees.
- It was the second-hottest postseason game in Dodger Stadium history.
- Tarik Skubal started Game 1 for the Dodgers.
- Dylan Dodd started Game 1 for the Braves.
Sources
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- [1]100 degrees makes NLDS Game 1 the 2nd-hottest in Dodgers postseason historyYahoo Sports, 1h ago (the report this story comes from)
- [2]Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers as L.A.’s pursuit of another World Series title beginsThe New York Times, 22h ago
- [3]Braves go with Dodd to open NLDS against DodgersMLB.com, 3h ago
- [4]How to Watch Braves vs. Dodgers: NLDS Game 1 TV Channel, Live Stream, TimeFOX Sports, 9h ago
- [5]Where to watch Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 1 for free: Time, livestreamNew York Post, 5h ago
- [6]Braves @ Dodgers – 2026 NLDS Game 1: Tarik Skubal gets the Game 1 start as Dodgers begin their quest for a three-peat; De Paula, Kim make NLDS rosterDodgers Digest, 3h ago
Background
- [7]Big Three (Atlanta Braves) on Wikipedia
- [8]2017 World Series on Wikipedia
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