What happened: Chris Sale's Game 3 start anchored the NLDS turn under discussion. Ronald Acuna Jr. slotted at designated hitter for the night's lineup.

Why it matters: Starting pitching usage shapes the rest of the division series rotation. Keeping Acuna's bat in the lineup at DH preserves offense while managing defensive workload.

What to watch: Atlanta's rotation alignment for the remainder of the series bears watching. Acuna's role in the next lineup will confirm whether the DH look sticks.