NLDS is not David vs. Goliath: Shohei Ohtani injuries among Dodgers' problems
The health of Shohei Ohtani is just one of the issues facing the Dodgers as they begin their quest for a third consecutive World Series championship.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, two-time World Series champions, are set to face the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday. However, the Dodgers' seemingly perfect situation is marred by various injuries and concerns. With eight consecutive postseason victories under their belt, the team is ready to take on the Atlanta Braves, who have only won two World Series titles in their 60-year history.
Pitching is a key area of concern for both teams. While the Dodgers will have Tarik Skubal, Blake Snell, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto at their disposal, the Braves may be without ace Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle for the series. Skubal, a two-time Cy Young winner, will make his first postseason start in front of home fans, while Snell and Yamamoto will start Games 2 and 3 respectively.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has expressed optimism about his team's chances, but acknowledges the challenges ahead. Meanwhile, Atlanta manager Walt Weiss seized the opportunity to paint his team as the underdogs, likening themselves to David and the formidable Dodgers to Goliath.
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