Tarik Skubal named NLCS Game 1 starter

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will follow in Game 2.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 52m1 min read

Tarik Skubal for Game 1 of the NLCS. https://t.co/YYWPVH6Li1 Via @Dodgers on X

What happened: The left-hander will take the mound for Los Angeles in the series opener.

Why it matters: Manager Dave Roberts finalized the rotation order, confirming expectations that the top starter would handle Game 1.

What to watch: The championship series begins Wednesday in Los Angeles.

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