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My mom was also a Brooklyn Dodgers fan when she was young. But unlike your dad, once I was old enough to get into sports, I don’t recall Mom being much into them, if at all, when they were in LA. Perhaps this was because she became a Braves fan. My dad, who was not from NYC, was always a huge Braves fan.
Little surprised they used Chris Sale here
Alright man, that makes sense.
My dad was a jersey kid who grew up rooting for the Yankees. Moved here when he was 9. His brother chose the Brooklyn/LA Dodgers as his team. No clue why except maybe just so they’d have something to argue about.
Dad became a Braves fan after moving here (along with my grandparents) cause they were on TV all the time. He would still occasionally root for the Yanks as his AL team, but he didn’t instill that on me growing up. (Thank god)
Tsappfrog20
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I’m not at all it’s his bullpen day so it’s not really different
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^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^Win game 3, then worry about the F#$@in Dodgers.
Pretty close guess! Go Braves!!
I don't think we'll win against the Dodgers.
Tsappfrog20
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Satisfying win tonight. Braves win a postseason series for the 1st time since the 2021 world series, end a 6 game postseason elimination game losing streak, and finally win a postseason series against Philly. Braves country will be sleeping good tonight lol.
tennessee storm
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Save sale for game 1…
GeorgiaGirl
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Think he was going to be unavailable regardless involving Saturday considering the babying treatment he received over the year (correct considering his injury history) and the fact it’s going to be very hot in LA on Saturday.
Martin (or maybe Elder) may be available to come back by game 3, but again, the pitching situation is as bad as 2020, though the schedule is not as bad as it was then. Braves will probably have just one shot to make it uncomfortable instead of two and that’ll be Sunday and Sale.
Tsappfrog20
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My guess is they go Perez, Sale, Mahle, Kerr, Sale
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Tsappfrog20
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He most likely wasn’t available for game 1 regardless so instead of having him pitch a bullpen session which is what he would of done they. Just had him pitch in the game for 21 pitches. Also Sale asked Walt to pitch!
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GeorgiaGirl
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The earliest he’d be available is game 3 and he is better at home anyway…
Tsappfrog20
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He would be on 5 days rest if he pitched Sunday so it’s possible. I know he’s better with more rest but it’s all hands on deck in the Playoffs
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GeorgiaGirl
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Are you forgetting that he's IL'ed?
The earliest he can come off of it is literally October 6th/Tuesday next week. So no, he is not a roleplayer in game 1.
There was some chatter about Elder throwing, but he would also be a hail mary and hasn't pitched in a game since August.
So yes, game 1 has no choice but to be a bullpen game.
Tsappfrog20
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They have several options we will see what happens
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NoSnowATL
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With a $1B roster the should win.
I still pick the Brewers to go the World Series this year. They have the best pitching staff in baseball and their record proves it. The Brewers don't have much power and don't score many runs but they don't have to with the pitching they have.
Braves didn't exactly look pitiful. I'll not be surprised if this series goes 5 games
Florida Gators are definitely struggling that's a surprise
There was no way to win without a starter. If I was Walt Weiss I would of at least put Ritchie in that game instead of Smith-Shawver.
Mahle will have 3 days of rest so to me that would be the better move. Sale should get another day but either way he could probably go tomorrow if that is the decision.
Tsappfrog20
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I think they will go Sale tomorrow and Mahle game 3 then you could go Sale game 5
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Big win for the Canes tonight!! If you’re in the triangle area it’s BOGO Alpaca Chicken Entrees tomorrow all day on the app!!
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tennessee storm
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No defense. Especially pass defense
Drizzle Snizzle
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I think you will agree with me that the Braves must win today. You don't wanna go down 0-2 against the Dodgers in a 5 game series.
Yes no doubt. Would be difficult for any team to come back from being 0-2. Even if it were the NLCS it would still be very challenging.
How often do MLB teams win a playoff series when down 0-2? An avg of just under 1 in 8 times:
In a 5 game series, the team that is down 0-2 has gone on to win the series 10.8% of the time. When game 3 is at home, the odds of winning the series were 12.1% vs 8.6% if game 3 is on the road.
In a 5 game series, the team that is down 0-2 has gone on to win the series 10.8% of the time. When game 3 is at home, the odds of winning the series were 12.1% vs 8.6% if game 3 is on the road.
Hmmm…
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Chris Sale will want the ball in Game 2. The Braves shouldn’t give it to him
Tsappfrog20
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He may be an idiot and I don’t think he’s right, but Weiss is doing what the idiot thinks is best:
Dodgers Get Big Boost As Braves Make Chris Sale Decision
Aaron Coloma
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM EDT
The Atlanta Braves will not start Cy Young-winning pitcher Chris Sale for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
In his stead, left-hander Ray Kerr, who started Game 3 of the Wild Card Series for the Braves, will make the start for the Braves.
Dodgers Get Big Boost As Braves Make Chris Sale Decision
The Atlanta Braves will not start Cy Young-winning pitcher Chris Sale for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
From elsewhere fwiw and I do agree they shouldn’t have used him in game 3 out of the bullpen when they were up by 4 runs late:
Considering sale's injury history...it would be risky to pitch him today....it is the risk of using starters out of the bullpen during the postseason.
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Considering sale's injury history...it would be risky to pitch him today....it is the risk of using starters out of the bullpen during the postseason.
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Tsappfrog20
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That’s ok I disagree with y’all on using him I think it was smart and then we will see what happens the rest of this series
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Tbh I think it's a good decision for the Braves. Think about it, they were only a swing or 2 away from taking game one, even with Skubal having a solid 6 2/3. I think they can steal game 2 and then have a fully rested Sale and they are in the driver's seat. If Sale goes today and he's not fully rested, they lose and then their in a bad spot.He may be an idiot and I don’t think he’s right, but Weiss is doing what the idiot thinks is best:
Dodgers Get Big Boost As Braves Make Chris Sale Decision
Aaron Coloma
Sun, Oct 4, 2026 at 2:19 PM EDT
The Atlanta Braves will not start Cy Young-winning pitcher Chris Sale for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.
In his stead, left-hander Ray Kerr, who started Game 3 of the Wild Card Series for the Braves, will make the start for the Braves.
Dodgers Get Big Boost As Braves Make Chris Sale Decision
The Atlanta Braves will not start Cy Young-winning pitcher Chris Sale for Game 2 of the NLDS against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday.sports.yahoo.com