The Braves are facing elimination after another frustrating night at the plate against the Dodgers. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s offensive struggles, Chris Sale’s rough outing, whether the Dodgers had a read on his pitches, and why the Braves’ top of the order has to show up in Game 4. They also discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.’s postseason struggles, Tyler Mahle’s massive start against Tyler Glasnow, why the Dodgers’ postseason experience keeps showing up, and how Atlanta can force a Game 5 in Los Angeles.

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The NLDS shifts to Truist Park tied 1-1, and the Braves have the pitcher they want most on the mound: Chris Sale. Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down why Game 3 is so pivotal, the case for Sale on extra rest, and whether Yoshinobu Yamamoto could show rust after 13 days without a game appearance. They also look back at the bullpen’s huge Game 2 effort, from Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes to Dylan Lee, why Michael Harris II has been Atlanta’s postseason star so far, and what Ronald Acuña Jr., Matt Olson and the rest of the offense need to do against the Dodgers.

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The Braves are down 1-0 in the NLDS — and Game 2 feels like a must-win in Los Angeles.

Barrett Sallee and Chris Dimino break down Atlanta’s Game 1 loss, the missed chances against Tarik Skubal, why the Braves did not empty their bullpen, and the massive pitching decision facing Walt Weiss.

Will Chris Sale get the ball? Could Tyler Mahle pitch on short rest? Or will the Braves use a bullpen game to try to earn a 1-1 split before the series heads back to Atlanta?

They also preview Blake Snell, the importance of winning the home-run battle, Ozzie Albies heating up, and the Braves hitters who need to deliver in Game 2.

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