National League Championship Series
Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Best-of-Seven Series
Braves win series 4-2,
win National League Pennant,
advance to World Series
PRE-SERIES CONTENT
➤ The Dodgers regular season win record (106) vs. the Braves (88), constitutes the largest win differential (18 games) in NLCS history, and the 5th largest of any LCS matchup across both leagues. But the Braves have been hitting well, so far, in the postseason.
➤ Dodgers first baseman Max Muncy remains injured and will not play in the NLCS.
Mark DeRosa rundown on upcoming NLCS on MLB Network
Analysts on the NLCS matchup between the Dodgers and the Braves on The Rundown
Sarah Langs looks at both Championship Series on The Beat Report
Analysts on Dodgers use of an opener in Game 5 of NLDS on MLB Network
Brian Snitker on facing Dodgers in NCLS
Freddie Freeman on NCLS and the use of openers
NLCS GAME 1
Saturday, October 16, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT
Truist Park
Dodgers / Corey Knebel, RHP at
Braves / Max Fried, LHP
On TBS
Dodgers 2 – Braves 3
WP: Will Smith (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Blake Treinen (0-1, 27.00)
MLB Headline:
Riley plays G1 hero with HR, walk-off knock
PRE-GAME CONTENT
Max Fried on NLCS Game 1 start against Dodgers
GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT
➤ Both MVPs—Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman—go 0-for-4.
➤ Miracle man, Austin Riley, comes through with a solo shot in the 4th, and a walk-off RBI single.
Game highlights from mlb.com
Austin Riley and Ozzie Albies on rocking Game 1
Max Fried and Tyler Matzek on Game 1 win
Trea Turner on facing Max Fried at the plate
Dave Roberts comments on Austin Riley and Dodgers offense
Brian Snitker talks walk-off win in Game 1
NLCS GAME 2
Scherzer Anderson
Sunday, October 17, 2021 at 6:38 pm CDT
Truist Park
Dodgers / Max Scherzer, RHP at
Braves / Ian Anderson, RHP
On TBS
Dodgers 4 – Braves 5
WP: Will Smith (2-0, 0.00) | LP: Brusdar Graterol (0-1, 13.50)
MLB Headline:
Braves walk off Dodgers AGAIN in NLCS G2
PRE-GAME CONTENT
Max Scherzer on getting Game 2
Ian Anderson on facing Dodgers in Game 2 start
GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT
Game highlights from mlb.com
Analysts break down Dodgers late-game managerial decisions
Analysts on Max Scherzer’s Game 2 start on MLB Tonight
Max Scherzer on pitching with a fatigued arm in Game 2 loss
Dave Roberts on disappointing 5-4 loss in Game 2
Eddie Rosario and Ozzie Albies on walk-off win
Austin Riley and Joc Peterson on big Game 2 win
NLCS GAME 3
Morton Buehler
Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at 4:08 pm CDT
Dodger Stadium
Braves / Charlie Morton, RHP at
Dodgers / Walker Buehler, RHP
On TBS
Braves 5 – Dodgers 6
WP: Tony Gonsolin (1-0, 4.50) | LP: Luke Jackson (0-1, 21.60) | SV: Kenley Jansen (1)
MLB Headline:
Belli breathes life into LA with clutch HR
PRE-GAME CONTENT
Analysts preview NCLS Game 3 starters on MLB Tonight
Brian Kenny on Dodgers “five decisive decisions”
Analysts on Austin Riley’s career since entering the league on MLB Network
Walker Buehler on pitching Game 3
Dave Roberts presser ahead of Game 3
GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT
Game highlights from mlb.com
Dave Roberts and Dodgers discuss Game 3 win
Brian Snitker on bouncing back from Game 3 loss
NLCS GAME 4
Chavez Urías
Wednesday, October 20, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT
Dodger Stadium
Braves / Jesse Chavez, RHP at
Dodgers / Julio Urías, LHP
On TBS
Braves 9 – Dodgers 6
WP: Drew Smyly (1-0, 5.40) | LP: Julio Urías (0-1, 10.50)
MLB Headline:
Rosario leads Braves to 3-1 NLCS edge
➤ Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner leaves game in the 7th with apparent hamstring injury.
GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT
Game highlights from mlb.com
Dave Roberts on Urías’ outing and confidence in lineup
Braves on winning Game 4
NLCS GAME 5
Fried Kelly
Braves 2– Dodgers 11
WP: Evan Phillips (1-0, 0.00) | LP: Max Fried (0-1, 5.91)
MLB Headline:
Taylor’s EPIC 3-HR game keeps LA going
➤ Dodgers become the first team in postseason history to have a 3-HR player (Chris Taylor) and a 2-HR player (AJ Pollack) in a single game.
➤ Dodgers starter Joe Kelly suffers a bicep strain and leaves the game in the 1st inning.
PRE-GAME CONTENT
Analysts on Dodgers use of pitchers
Dave Roberts on Justin Turner’s hamstring strain
Max Fried on getting the nod for Game 5
GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT
Game highlights from mlb.com
Dodgers on Game 5 win over the Braves
Dave Roberts on Joe Kelly status
Max Fried and Freddie Freeman on Game 5 loss
NLCS GAME 6
Buehler Anderson
Saturday, October 23, 2021 at 7:08 pm CDT*
Truist Park
Dodgers / Walker Buehler, RHP at
Braves / Ian Anderson, RHP
On TBS
Dodgers 2 – Braves 4
WP: Tyler Matzek (1-0, 3.00) | LP: Walker Buehler (0-1, 7.04) | SV: Will Smith (1)
MLB Headline:
‘Pure joy’ for Braves: 1st pennant since ’99
➤ Eddie Rosario wins NLCS MVP award.
PRE-GAME CONTENT
➤ On Friday, Dodgers announce that Walker Buehler, rather than Max Scherzer, will start Game 6.
Analysts on Max Scherzer not starting Game 6 on MLB Tonight
GAME HIGHLIGHTS AND POST-GAME CONTENT
Braves share their emotions after winning NLCS