The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the San Diego Padres in the best-of-five National League Division Series starting on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. While some fans may be feeling nervous or pessimistic about the Dodgers’ chances, the team has shown resilience and passion throughout the season, finishing with the best record in baseball. The series promises to be a hard-fought battle, with the Padres holding an edge in pitching.
Despite the odds, the Dodgers have players who thrive under pressure and have the potential to step up and make unexpected contributions. The team’s lineup and bullpen will play crucial roles in determining the outcome of the series. Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start Game 1, with Jack Flaherty set to follow in Game 2.
The Dodgers are favored to win the World Series, but as history has shown, anything can happen in the postseason. The Padres, rapidly becoming one of the Dodgers’ biggest rivals, present a formidable challenge. Fans can expect an intense and exciting matchup between the two teams.
In other news, Dodgers legend Fernando Valenzuela has stepped away from the broadcast booth to focus on his health, and best wishes go out to him and his family. The Dodgers’ NLDS schedule is set, with Joe Davis and John Smoltz announced as the announcers. Fans can cast their predictions for the NLDS winner in a poll and stay updated on the latest postseason news.
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