Los Angeles will now be carrying 13 pitchers for this best-of-seven series thatgets underway in Milwaukeeon Sunday, Oct. 11.
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"Having a guy that can go two or three, is something where you essentially protect downside on the pitching," Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said a day before Game 1. "I think for us it's more of who can take down a couple innings if something in a medium to lower leverage situation."
TheMLB postseason continueswith the American League Championship Series and National League Championship Series as teams compete for a place in the World Series.
Above,NLCS Game 1:Abner Uribe #45 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewersthrows a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Manager Pat Murphy #00 of theMilwaukee Brewersspeaks with the umpires during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Garrett Mitchell #5 of theMilwaukee Brewersscores a run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Joey Ortiz #3, Jake Bauers #9, Brice Turang #2 and Cooper Pratt #12 of theMilwaukee Brewerscelebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Cooper Pratt #12 of theMilwaukee Brewersbunts the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski #32 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts after a strike out during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Brice Turang #2 of theMilwaukee Brewerscelebrates a home run with William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Brice Turang #2 of theMilwaukee Brewerscelebrates a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Shohei Ohtani of theLos Angeles Dodgersscores a run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Shohei Ohtani of theLos Angeles Dodgersscores a run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Shohei Ohtani of theLos Angeles Dodgerscelebrates a run with Kyle Tucker during the second inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Brice Turang of theMilwaukee Brewersthrows the ball to first base against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on Oct. 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Tarik Skubal of theLos Angeles Dodgersreacts against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Fans react as Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewerslooks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at American Family Field.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Tarik Skubal #29 of theLos Angeles Dodgersthrows a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Andrew Vaughn #28 of theMilwaukee Brewershits a double during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Andrew Vaughn #28 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Mookie Betts #50 of theLos Angeles Dodgersat bat during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Tarik Skubal of theLos Angeles Dodgersthrows a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Freddie Freeman of theLos Angeles Dodgersat bat against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewersthrows a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at American Family Field.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
NLCS Game 1:A general view of the national anthem prior to Game 1 of theNational League Championship Seriesbetween the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct. 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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TheMLB postseason continueswith the American League Championship Series and National League Championship Series as teams compete for a place in the World Series.
Above,NLCS Game 1:Abner Uribe #45 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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Best ALCS and NLCS photos from the 2026 MLB playoffs
TheMLB postseason continueswith the American League Championship Series and National League Championship Series as teams compete for a place in the World Series.
Above,NLCS Game 1:Abner Uribe #45 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewersthrows a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Manager Pat Murphy #00 of theMilwaukee Brewersspeaks with the umpires during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Garrett Mitchell #5 of theMilwaukee Brewersscores a run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(John Fisher, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Joey Ortiz #3, Jake Bauers #9, Brice Turang #2 and Cooper Pratt #12 of theMilwaukee Brewerscelebrate after defeating the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Cooper Pratt #12 of theMilwaukee Brewersbunts the ball against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fifth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski #32 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts after a strike out during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Brice Turang #2 of theMilwaukee Brewerscelebrates a home run with William Contreras #24 of the Milwaukee Brewers during the fourth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Brice Turang #2 of theMilwaukee Brewerscelebrates a home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the fourth inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Shohei Ohtani of theLos Angeles Dodgersscores a run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Shohei Ohtani of theLos Angeles Dodgersscores a run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Shohei Ohtani of theLos Angeles Dodgerscelebrates a run with Kyle Tucker during the second inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Brice Turang of theMilwaukee Brewersthrows the ball to first base against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on Oct. 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Tarik Skubal of theLos Angeles Dodgersreacts against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Fans react as Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewerslooks on against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at American Family Field.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Tarik Skubal #29 of theLos Angeles Dodgersthrows a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the second inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Andrew Vaughn #28 of theMilwaukee Brewershits a double during the second inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Andrew Vaughn #28 of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts after hitting a double against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the second inning in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Mookie Betts #50 of theLos Angeles Dodgersat bat during the third inning against the Milwaukee Brewers in game one of the National League Championship Series at American Family Field on October 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Tarik Skubal of theLos Angeles Dodgersthrows a pitch against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewersreacts against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Freddie Freeman of theLos Angeles Dodgersat bat against the Milwaukee Brewers during the first inning.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:Jacob Misiorowski of theMilwaukee Brewersthrows a pitch against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning at American Family Field.
(Patrick McDermott, Getty Images)
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NLCS Game 1:A general view of the national anthem prior to Game 1 of theNational League Championship Seriesbetween the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field on Oct. 11, 2026 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Wrobleski was an All-Star starting pitcher this season, but transitioned into bulk work – mostly out of the bullpen – in September to prepare for the postseason. The left-hander made four scoreless appearances in the 2025 World Series, including in the Game 6 and 7 wins in Toronto that secured the Dodgers' second consecutive title.
The speedy Kim, 27, is in his second season with the Dodgers after coming over from Korea and made one appearance in LA's NLDS win over Atlanta as a defensive replacement.
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Infielder Miguel Rojas, wholeft Game 4 of the NLDSdue to tightness in his lower back, is on the roster as expected.
Dodgers NLCS roster
TheLos Angeles Dodgerscelebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
(L-R) Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 and Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
Oct 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates with teammates in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-1359483 ORIG FILE ID: USATSI_30024473.jpg
(Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
Josue De Paula #95 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Dale Zanine, Imagn Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
The Los Angeles Dodgers pose on the field after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
Left to right: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) celebrates with catcher Will Smith, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitcher Tyler Glasnow, and pitcher Tarik Skubal after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) and pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) and interpreter Will Ireton, left, celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
Will Smith #16 and Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7,, 2026 in Atlanta.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
(Edward M. Pio Roda, Getty Images)
Max Muncy #13 and Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta.
(Edward M. Pio Roda, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
TheLos Angeles Dodgerscelebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
TheLos Angeles Dodgerscelebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
(L-R) Yoshinobu Yamamoto #18 and Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the clubhouse after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Oct 7, 2026; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Max Muncy (13) celebrates with teammates in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images ORG XMIT: IMAGN-1359483 ORIG FILE ID: USATSI_30024473.jpg
(Dale Zanine, Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates in the clubhouse after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Josue De Paula #95 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate in the locker room after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Dale Zanine, Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages celebrates after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
The Los Angeles Dodgers pose on the field after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Left to right: Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) celebrates with catcher Will Smith, pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, pitcher Tyler Glasnow, and pitcher Tarik Skubal after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) and pitcher Roki Sasaki (11) and interpreter Will Ireton, left, celebrate after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the NLDS for the 2026 MLB Playoffs at Truist Park.
(Brett Davis, Imagn Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Will Smith #16 and Tyler Glasnow #31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7,, 2026 in Atlanta.
(Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta, Ga.
(Edward M. Pio Roda, Getty Images)
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Dodgers celebrate Game 4 win over Braves to reach NLCS
Max Muncy #13 and Freddie Freeman #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers embrace after defeating the Atlanta Braves in game four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park on Oct. 7, 2026 in Atlanta.
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