Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants 10/9/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers will again be on the road Saturday night for game two of the NLDS against the San Francisco Giants. Also just finds themselves down 1-0 in this series after a 4-0 loss in game one. Walker Buehler came into the postseason after a great regular season but gave up three runs on six hits including two home runs across 6.1 innings of work resulting in the loss. The Los Angeles bullpen combined for the final five outs giving up one run on one hit.

Los Angeles made it to the postseason in large part due to one of the best offenses in the league but struggled immensely from the plate as a team. The Dodgers When they combined5-32 from the plate in game one including 0-5 with runners in scoring position to leave five men on base.

The San Francisco Giants come into this game riding high after the shutout win in game one. Logan Webb pitched the best game of his career in game one giving up no runs on five hits, while striking out 10 batters across 7.2 innings of work. The San Francisco bullpen combined for the final five outs giving up no runs and no hits to seal the victory.

Despite only seven hits in the game San Francisco relied on the long ball and timely hitting to produce for runs. Buster Posey got the scoring going early for San Francisco with a two-run home run in the first inning. Kris Bryant  an Brandon Crawford contributed to the San Francisco offense as each hit a solo home run.