Roberts: Urias was 'best option' in 8th in G2 loss
Max Scherzer lasted only into the fifth inning of Sunday's Game 2 of the NLCS after closing out the Dodgers' NLDS victory, and now Julio Urias, L.A.'s Game 4 starter, will face a similar challenge.
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4-4, 2nd in NL West
Dodgers' J. Turner (neck) pinch hits in Game 2
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Dodgers start reliever Knebel in NLCS Game 1
The Dodgers started right-handed reliever Corey Knebel in Game 1 of the NLCS against the Braves on Saturday night.
Heriberto Murrieta, Ciro Procuna, John Sutcliffe hablan sobre la victoria de Los Ángeles en San Francisco, además del inicio de la fecha tres en la Liga BBVA MX.
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HR 3: Lights Out!
Travis and Sliwa marveled on how well Kenley Jansen has been pitching during the NLDS. And, with the NLDS and the SF Giants done, the fellas looked ahead to the Dodgers' next opponent in the NLCS: The Atlanta Braves. Plus, reaction to Russell Westbrook's quote about the Lakers' winless Preseason. Also, "The Dump" with the 33rd anniversary of Kirk Gibson's Game 1 Home Run in the 1988 World Series.
Stephen A.: Dodgers-Braves should have been a divisional series (1:03)
HR 2: Starting A Trend
Did the Dodgers unintentionally start a trend by not starting their best pitcher in Game 5 of the NLDS vs the SF Giants? Travis and Sliwa discussed. Plus, even though it worked, Dodger fans are split down the middle on the decisions that Dave Roberts made in that Game 5 win. And, "Fact Or Cap" with if you would return food at a restaurant if you were unsatisfied with it. Also, who is the better LA Football team: the Rams or the Chargers?
HR 1: Great Win But Bad Call
The Good News: The Dodgers beat the Giants in Game 5 in the NLDS to advance to the NLCS to face the Atlanta Braves. The Bad News: The Dodgers won on a very controversial call by the umpire. Travis and Sli talk about it. Also, do you feel "at ease" with the Dodgers knocking off the best team in baseball, record wise? And, a Friday edition of "Ask Sli" with the question of what's the worst job you ever had.
Braves roll with Fried to start NLCS vs. Dodgers
Max Fried, who pitched six shutout innings with nine strikeouts in Atlanta's Game 2 win over Milwaukee in the NLDS, will start against the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLCS on Saturday.
Hour 2: Controversy at Dodgers & Giants Last Night
Eduardo Perez joins to talk about the Dodgers win last night against the Giants, the controversy about the last call and about Game 1 of the ALCS tonight between Astros vs Red Sox. Dan Graziano also joins to talk talk about how much Tom Brady has changed the Bucs, Lamar Jackson evolving his game and his article about the timeline with Deshaun Watson.
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A tense Game 5 was the perfect end to this season-long Giants-Dodgers tug-of-war
In a competition as evenly matched as Giants-Dodgers was all year, it feels apt that the NLDS Game 5 was a tense, constricted affair -- until Cody Bellinger and Max Scherzer changed the narratives.
Scherzer's first save sends Dodgers to NLCS
The Dodgers are heading back to the National League Championship Series, and their thrilling win in Game 5 of the division series against the Giants was punctuated by Max Scherzer's strong presence.
Dodgers beat Giants 2-1 in playoff thriller, advance to NLCS
— Cody Bellinger pointed at the dugout and pounded his chest in triumph after delivering the biggest hit this season for the defending World Series champions.
HR 3: Varying Opinions
Travis, Sliwa and even callers had so many different takes on why the Dodgers are doing what they are doing tonight in the "win or go home" Game 5 vs the SF Giants. Then, the guys did their still "unnamed picks segment vs a caller." And, Travis has one key thing for the Dodgers in Game 5: Don't let Buster Posney beat them. Plus, "The Dump" with the 27th anniversary of "Pulp Fiction."
HR 2: A Different Approach
While the guys started hour 2 with some Raiders talk, breaking news with the Dodgers involving Game 5 came down the wire: Corey Knebel, NOT Julio Urias, will start in Game 5 vs the San Francisco Giants. Travis and Sliwa reacted to the big lineup change and what it means for the Dodgers, as Travis hates the idea of going with Knebel for the winner-take-all game. Also, is Dave Roberts being "too cute" with this pitching change?
Dodgers start reliever Knebel in Game 5
The Los Angeles Dodgers began a winner-take-all Game 5 of the National League Division Series with right-handed reliever Corey Knebel, not left-handed starter Julio Urias.
HR 1: Nervous?
The winner-take-all Game 5 of the NLDS between the Giants/Dodgers is tonight, so Travis and Sliwa get everyone ready for this monumental game. What do the Dodgers need to do to win the game? Travis and Sliwa discussed. Plus, the fellas "took the temperature" of the city before tonight's huge Game 5. And, "Funch O' Bunch" with what old technology would you want to bring back and the "Coachella Game."
Sportsbooks: Dodgers-Giants Game 5 a toss-up
The betting market is divided ahead of Thursday's National League Division Series Game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants.
Hour 3: Key is NERVOUS about Game 5
Kyrie needed to speak up about what's going on with him, so it's good we got to hear from him on IG Live last night. Jessica Mendoza joins to preview Game 5 between the Dodgers & Giants tonight. Plus, more on the fallout from Jon Gruden's resignation as Las Vegas' head coach.
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2021 NL West Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | 107 | 55 | .660 | - | W1 |
| LA Dodgers | 106 | 56 | .654 | 1 | W7 |
| San Diego | 79 | 83 | .488 | 28 | L1 |
| Colorado | 74 | 87 | .460 | 32.5 | L2 |
| Arizona | 52 | 110 | .321 | 55 | W2 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Batting
- Pitching
BATTING AVERAGE
Home Runs
RUNS BATTED IN
Earned Run Average
Wins
Strikeouts
Team Stats
- Batting
- Pitching
Runs8304th
Batting Average.24411th
On Base Percentage.3305th
Slugging Percentage.4297th
Earned Run Average3.011st
Quality Starts742nd
WHIP1.101st
BAA.2071st