{
  "id": 13712196,
  "title": "NLCS notes: Tarik Skubal, Shohei Ohtani, Max Muncy",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/nlcs-notes-tarik-skubal-shohei-ohtani-max-muncy",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-11T12:08:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/nlcs-notes-tarik-skubal-shohei-120800796.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On October 7, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured their NLCS berth in the National League Division Series, defeating the Atlanta Braves. Tarik Skubal, the Dodgers' starting pitcher, took the mound for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves and pitched effectively, allowing only one run over six innings and striking out seven batters.\n\nAs the Dodgers prepare to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the upcoming NLCS, they have another intriguing challenge on their hands. The series will feature a rare matchup between Skubal and Milwaukee's Jacob Misiorowski, a soon-to-be NL Cy Young award winner.\n\nShohei Ohtani, the two-way star for the Dodgers, will also face the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLCS. Despite a struggling offensive performance, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts remains confident in Ohtani's abilities, stating that he has complete faith in the player and his talent. Ohtani has been working on his swing during the NLCS preparation at the Pfister Hotel, a hotel known for its \"haunted\" reputation. Max Muncy, another Dodgers player, joked about his willingness to confront any potential ghosts at the hotel, saying he welcomes them and hopes they don't disturb him.",
  "summary": "After a three-day hiatus, the Dodgers are back in business on Sunday as they begin the 2026 National League Championship Series against the Milwaukee Brewers. Tarik Skubal was handed the ball for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Atlanta Braves, and he managed to allow just one run while striking out seven across six […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Tarik Skubal pitched effectively in Game 1 of NLDS against Atlanta Braves",
    "Shohei Ohtani will face Milwaukee Brewers in NLCS despite struggling offense",
    "Max Muncy jokes about confronting ghosts at haunted hotel Pfister"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}