Dodgers pick Skubal for NLDS Game 1

Manager Dave Roberts confirmed Tarik Skubal will start NLDS Game 1 over Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers.

“To be honest, we could really put all four guys in a hat and run them out there.”

Skubal gets tailored matchup edge

Skubal's selection gives Dodgers a matchup edge against Atlanta's struggles with southpaws.

Roberts focuses on rotation rest

Roberts emphasized Skubal's potential for regular rest and workload management in the postseason.

“I think it was one of those things where, if you're looking at Tarik's ability to go on regular rest this series potentially, looking out, I think that's probably kind of the start of it.”

Skubal's postseason start milestone

Skubal makes his first career home postseason start, a milestone after six road playoff starts.

Skubal's confidence in transition

Skubal credits his smooth transition to Chavez Ravine with his new team's success.

“Just sticking to my process, staying true to who I am, and obviously getting on the same page with catchers and everybody.”

Skubal's game plan for heatwave

Skubal plans to drink water to manage the unseasonable Southern California heatwave for Saturday's game.

“Drink a lot of water.”