Tarik Skubal Dominates Braves Over Six Innings in Dodgers NLDS Opener

Los Angeles Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal delivered six dominant innings in a 5-3 NLDS Game 1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in 103-degree heat. Skubal retired 15 consecutive batters after an opening single, allowing just one run on two hits—a Sean Murphy solo home run—with two walks and seven strikeouts while touching 101.1 mph. The left-hander, who joked about playing in 127-degree Little League games in Arizona, also expressed full willingness to pitch in relief later this postseason if needed.