Braves vs Dodgers, 3:05 PM PDT, TV: FS1
The Braves give the ball to rookie RHP Ian Anderson, who made his first appearance in the big leagues on August 26. He went 3-2 in the regular season and has improved on that once the postseason began, going 2-0 and allowing no runs at all in 11 2/3 innings. The Dodgers had planned to ask LHP Clayton Kershaw to get them even, but back spasms have intervened. They will send RHP Tony Gonsolin to the mound instead. This will be the first postseason appearance of his career.
Here’s the rest of the story of Kershaw’s back and the Dodgers’ plans for the rotation.
Today in Dodgers’ history:
- 1974 Herb Washington, representing the tying run in the top of the ninth, is picked off first base by Dodger closer Mike Marshall for the second out of Game 2, the only contest the A’s will lose in the Fall Classic. The world-class sprinter, who will never have a plate appearance in his brief 105-game career, was selected by Oakland owner Charlie Finley to become the team’s “designated runner,” a position that doesn’t exist with any other major league club.
Lineups when available.
Braves’ lineup:
Game 2.#MixItUp | #ForTheA pic.twitter.com/2iciaoBsA0
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) October 13, 2020
Dodgers’ lineup:
Today's lineup vs. Braves:#NLCS | #LATogether pic.twitter.com/KRN7leIx43
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) October 13, 2020