Braves at Dodgers 10/5/18 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Dodger Stadium will play host to Game Two of the best-of-five NLDS between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Last night, Atlanta managed just six hits during a 6-0 defeat. SP Mike Foltynewicz gave up four runs and recorded just six outs. Rookie OF Ronald Acuna Jr. went hitless in four at-bats and struck out twice.

Thirty-four year old righty Anibal Sanchez (7-6 2.83 ERA) has put together a solid campaign for the Braves. Through 136 plus innings, Sanchez struck otu 135 batters and sports a solid 1.08 WHIP. The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the postseason as the favorite to advance to the World Series from the National League and looked the part in Game One. SP Hyun-Jun Ryu struck out eight batters and allowed just four hits over seven frames to notch the win. Max Muncy walked three times and drove in three runs to spark the Los Angeles offense.

The Dodgers will counter with three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw (9-5 2.73 ERA) on Friday. Through 161 plus innings, Kershaw fanned 155 batters and owns a stellar 1.04 WHIP.