The Los Angeles Dodgers name Tarik Skubal as their starting pitcher for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. Multiple outlets report the decision is made ahead of the Saturday game, with Skubal taking the mound while the team holds off on using Yoshinobu Yamamoto at that point.
The Dodgers’ choice reflects how they plan their pitching rotation across the series. Several reports frame Skubal as a key postseason starter, noting his acquisition at the trade deadline and his prior Cy Young success. Other coverage specifies the timing of the announcement, describing the decision as being made with less than 24 hours before Game 1. One outlet also includes a health update involving Shohei Ohtani as part of the run-up to the first pitch, though the starting pitcher decision centers on Skubal versus Yamamoto.
