National League Championship Series – October 16-24, 2021

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 5^th 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

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 4^th, 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

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

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

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 7^th 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

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 1^st 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

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: 1^st 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