Dylan Dodd will begin NLDS Game 1 for Braves
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Key Points:
- The Atlanta Braves have chosen Dylan Dodd to start Game 1 of the NLDS after winning the 2026 NL East Division title and defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card round.
- Chris Sale and Brent Suter are expected to pitch in Games 2 and 3, while Grant Holmes recently pitched briefly in relief.
- Dodd has posted a 2.54 ERA over 49 2/3 innings this season but has limited recent experience as a starter, with his last start in 2023 showing poor results.
- The Braves likely plan to use Dodd as an opener, pitching around three innings against strong left-handed hitters Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
- This strategic choice reflects confidence in Dodd’s ability to handle pressure without being overwhelmed in a critical playoff game.
