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The last thing Braves fans want is for this series to go seven games.
This might be a different year, but the 2020 NLCS between the Braves and Dodgers — when Atlanta blew a 3-1 advantage vs. Los Angeles — is still fresh in everyone’s minds. After going up 3-1 on the Dodgers in this year’s series, the Braves lost Game 5 11-2, the final game before the two sides play up to two in Atlanta.
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Both teams will turn to starters who are looking to erase memories of their previous outing. The Dodgers hand the ball to Walker Buehler, who is pitching on short rest. (Scheduled starter Max Scherzer was scratched because of arm fatigue.) He started Game 3 and lasted just 3 2/3 innings, allowing four runs — two earned — on six hits, with three walks and three strikeouts.
Atlanta will turn to Ian Anderson, who started Game 2. He went three innings, allowing two runs — both earned — on three hits, with three walks and a pair of strikeouts.
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Despite the short starts, the Dodgers and Braves won the respective games in which Buehler and Anderson pitched.
Both pitchers delivered standout campaigns during the regular season. Buehler emerged as a Cy Young candidate, pitching to a 2.47 ERA with a 26 percent strikeout rate and a 6,4 percent walk rate in 207 2/3 innings. Anderson pitched to a 3.58 ERA in 128 1/3 innings as a rookie, fanning 23.2 percent of opposing batters and walking 9.9 percent.
Sporting News will provide live inning-by-inning updates and highlights of Dodgers vs. Braves. Follow along as Game 6 of the NLCS unfolds at Truist Park in Atlanta.
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Dodgers vs. Braves score
| Inning | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | F |
| Dodgers | 0 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
| Braves | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Dodgers vs. Braves live updates, highlights from NLCS Game 6
8:22 p.m.: Ozzie Albies nearly leaves the yard, but will settle for a loud double off the right-field wall. That ball came off the bat at 102.8 mph and went a projected 380 feet.
8:20 p.m.: Freddie Freeman grounds one sharply to Turner, who starts the 4-6-3 double play.
8:18 p.m.: There is just no stopping Eddie Rosario. He lines a base hit the other way to lead off the bottom of the first for Atlanta.
8:14 p.m. End Top First: Anderson gets Trea Turner swinging for the third out of the inning.
8:11 p.m.: Corey Seager grounds out after swinging on a 3-0 count.
8:10 p.m.: Mookie Betts flies out to center field for the first out of the game.
8:09 p.m.: Ian Anderson’s first pitch is a strike on the upper-inside corner to get this game underway.
7:42 p.m.: According to ESPN Stats & Info, should Los Angeles win tonight, they would tie the Royals (1985-2014) for the most wins while facing elimination at eight.
The Dodgers enter play having won 7 straight games when facing elimination, trailing only the Giants (10) and Royals (8) for the longest streak in MLB history. pic.twitter.com/SVqABkya9Y
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 23, 2021
7:15 p.m.: The starting lineups for the Dodgers and Braves on Saturday.
Dodgers vs. Braves start time
- Date: Saturday, Oct. 23
- First pitch: 8:08 p.m. ET
The Dodgers vs. Braves game is scheduled to start at 8:08 p.m. ET on Saturday from Truist Park in Atlanta.
How to watch Dodgers vs. Braves
- TV channel: TBS
- Live stream: Watch TBS
TBS will continue its coverage of the National League postseason with the airing of NLCS Game 6. Brian Anderson will be calling play-by-play with Ron Darling and Jeff Francouer serving as anaylsts.
In Canada, all postseason games are available on Sportsnet and SN1.
MLB playoff schedule 2021
National League
Wild-card game
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Wed., Oct. 6 | Cardinals at Dodgers | 8:10 p.m. | TBS | 3-1, LAD |
Division Series
TBS will handle the broadcast for all NLDS games in both series.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 1 | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | 4-0, SF |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Braves at Brewers, Game 1 | 4:37 p.m. | TBS | 2-1, MIL |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 2 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 9-2, LAD |
| Sat., Oct. 9 | Braves at Brewers, Game 2 | 5:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-0, ATL |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Giants at Dodgers, Game 3 | 9:37 p.m. | TBS | 1-0, SF |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Brewers at Braves, Game 3 | 1:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-0, ATL |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Giants at Dodgers, Game 4 | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 7-2, LAD |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Brewers at Braves, Game 4 | 5:15 p.m. | TBS | 5-4, ATL |
| Thu., Oct. 14 | Dodgers at Giants, Game 5* | 9:07 p.m. | TBS | 2-1, LAD |
*If necessary
Championship Series
TBS will continue its National League playoff coverage with coverage of every NLCS game.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | TBS | 3-2, ATL |
| Sun., Oct. 17 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 2 | 7:38 p.m. | TBS | 5-4, ATL |
| Tue., Oct. 19 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 3 | 5:08 p.m. | TBS | 6-5, LAD |
| Wed., Oct. 20 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 4 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 9-2, ATL |
| Thu., Oct. 21 | Braves at Dodgers, Game 5 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | 11-2, LAD |
| Sat., Oct. 23 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 6 | 8:08 p.m. | TBS | — |
| Sun., Oct. 24 | Dodgers at Braves, Game 7* | 7:38 p.m. | TBS | — |
*If necessary.
American League
Wild-card game
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Tue., Oct. 5 | Yankees at Red Sox | 8:08 p.m. | ESPN | 6-2, BOS |
Division Series
MLB Network and FS1 will carry all the ALDS games, until potential Game 5s, which would be broadcast exclusively on FS1.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Thu., Oct. 7 | Red Sox at Rays, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | 5-0, TB |
| Thu., Oct. 7 | White Sox at Astros, Game 1 | 4:07 p.m. | FS1 | 6-1, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | Red Sox at Rays, Game 2 | 7:02 p.m. | FS1 | 14-6, BOS |
| Fri., Oct. 8 | White Sox at Astros, Game 2 | 2:07 p.m. | MLB Network | 9-4, HOU |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | Rays at Red Sox, Game 3 | 4:07 p.m. | MLB Network | 6-4 (13), BOS |
| Sun., Oct. 10 | Astros at White Sox, Game 3 | 8:07 p.m. | FS1 | 12-6, CHI |
| Mon., Oct. 11 | Rays at Red Sox, Game 4 | 7:07 p.m. | FS1 | 6-5, BOS |
| Tue., Oct. 12 | Astros at White Sox, Game 4 | 2:07 p.m. | FS1 | 10-1, HOU |
*If necessary.
Championship Series
Fox and FS1 will split coverage of the ALCS.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Fri., Oct. 15 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 1 | 8:07 p.m. | Fox | 5-4, HOU |
| Sat., Oct. 16 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 2 | 4:20 p.m. | Fox | 9-5, BOS |
| Mon., Oct. 18 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 3 | 8:07 p.m. | Fox/FS1 | 12-3, BOS |
| Tue., Oct. 19 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 4 | 8:08 p.m. | FS1 | 9-2, HOU |
| Wed., Oct. 20 | Astros at Red Sox, Game 5 | 5:08 p.m. | FS1 | 9-1, HOU |
| Fri., Oct. 22 | Red Sox at Astros, Game 6 | 8:08 p.m. | FS1 | 5-0, HOU |
World Series schedule
Every World Series game will be on Fox.
| Date | Game | Start time | TV channel | Result |
| Tue., Oct. 26 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 1 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Wed., Oct. 27 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 2 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Fri., Oct. 29 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 3 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Sat., Oct. 30 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 4 | TBD | Fox | — |
| Sun., Oct. 31 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 5* | TBD | Fox | — |
| Tue., Nov. 2 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 6* | TBD | Fox | — |
| Wed., Nov. 3 | Astros vs. Dodgers or Braves, Game 7* | TBD | Fox | — |
* If necessary.
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