Blake Snell Scheduled To Start NLDS Game 2 For Dodgers

After naming Tarik Skubal the Game 1 starter, the Dodgers announced Blake Snell will start NLDS Game 2 on Sunday against the Braves, pushing Yoshinobu Yamamoto to Game 3 and pairing with Tanner Scott, Alex Vesia, and Kris Bubic in the bullpen. Snell started three Games 1 last postseason, winning two with a 3.18 ERA in 34 innings while setting a franchise postseason record with 41 strikeouts. The decision lines up consecutive left-handers to begin the series.