Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves 10/16/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 10/16/2020 at 10:15 AM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers will look to avoid another postseason failure when they battle the Atlanta Braves on Friday night from Globe Life Field. Last night, Los Angeles SP Clayton Kershaw gave up four runs in five innings during a 10-2 defeat. The Dodgers managed just three hits and are now facing a 3-1 deficit in this best-of-seven series.

Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts has yet to name a starting pitcher for this matchup. All hands will be on deck for the Dodgers, who ranked first in the majors with a 3.02 team ERA during the regular season.

The Atlanta Braves have lost just once in nine postseason games and now stand one victory away from their first World Series appearance since 1999. In Game Four, Atlanta exploded for six runs in the sixth inning highlighted by three different run scoring doubles. Marcel Ozuna homered twice and drove in four runs for the Braves.

Atlanta skipper Brian Snitker has yet to name a starting pitcher for this contest. This will likely be a bullpen game for the Braves, who ranked 15th in the majors with a 4.41 team ERA and a 1.36 WHIP.

Atlanta OF Adam Duvall was forced out of Game One with a left oblique strain and he will miss the remainder of the postseason. For the regular season, Atlanta ranked 1st in OPS and 2nd in runs scored. Los Angeles features an offense that ranked 2nd in OPS and 1st in runs scored. Take the Dodgers to keep their season alive with a win on Friday. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 6-5.

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