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Dodgers’ chances for Game 1 win vs Braves may wilt depending on heat

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 2). Dodgers’ chances for Game 1 win vs Braves may wilt depending on heat. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/02/sports/dodgers-chances-for-nlds-game-1-win-vs-braves-may-wilt-depending-on-heat/

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New York Post · collected 2026-10-02 · by Thomas L. Murray

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The Dodgers face a significant challenge in their Game 1 NLDS matchup against the Braves due to extreme heat conditions expected to reach 100 degrees Fahrenheit on Saturday. The intense heat may negatively impact starting pitcher Tarik Skubal’s performance, potentially shortening his innings and exacerbating issues for Los Angeles’ weak bullpen. With Atlanta boasting a formidable lineup capable of capitalizing on any weakening pitching, the Dodgers must navigate these adverse conditions to maintain their early-season advantage.
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The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their National League Division Series against the Atlanta Braves on October 3rd in sweltering conditions, with temperatures reaching 100 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius) at Dodger Stadium. Despite being heavy favorites to win the series (-230 odds), the Dodgers faced a challenging environment as they started Game 1 with Tarik Skubal pitching for them instead of Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The Braves, who advanced after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in a winner-take-all game, remained unfazed by the heat and were tipped as slight underdogs to win Game 1 (+177 odds) due to their recent form against Los Angeles during the regular season. Fans were encouraged to stay hydrated and wear hats and sunscreen to combat the extreme temperatures forecasted for what could be the hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium since 2017. The series continued with Games 2 through 5 scheduled over the following days, all set to air on FOX or FS1. Despite the odds, some analysts predict an upset given the unpredictable nature of high-stakes games under extreme weather conditions. Fans without cable could watch Game 1 for free using a five-day trial offered by DIRECTV. Emergency medical teams were on standby to handle potential heat-related issues among spectators.

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Topics

Atlanta Braves California Dodgers Game 1

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Braves ORG · 4× Skubal PERSON · 4× Dodgers ORG · 3× Atlanta ORG · 2× California GPE · 1× Chen-Kang Chang PERSON · 1× Jyh-How Huang PERSON · 1× Tarik Skubal PERSON · 1× Yung-Chin Chiu PERSON · 1× the National Library of Medicine ORG · 1×

Narrative

The Dodgers are expected to have an early advantage against the Braves, who used a lot of their rotation in a three-game NL wild-card series against the Phillies.
framing: mixed · carried by 1 article(s) · first seen 2026-10-02
🔮 The Dodgers’ biggest strength might lead them to their biggest flaw during the most critical part of the season.
2026-10-02 · New York Post
Dodgers’ chances for Game 1 win vs Braves may wilt depending on heat · mixed framing

Claims (19 extracted, 6 hedged)

The Dodgers’ biggest strength might lead them to their biggest flaw during the most critical part of the season. uncertain
strength → lead → season
A brutal heat wave that is set to hit California this weekend. asserted
that → set → California
When Tarik Skubal takes the mound for Game 1 of the NLDS against the Braves at 1 p.m. Saturday, it’s expected to be 100 degrees. asserted
it → take → p.m.
Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the heat wave. asserted
Saturday → expect → wave
Temperatures are predicted to reach the high 90s during the rest of the week. asserted
Temperatures → predict → week
The harsh conditions aren’t expected to be as much of a factor in Game 2, with first pitch set for 5 p.m. Sunday. asserted
pitch → expect → p.m.
But for Skubal, 29, the heat wave raises the question of low long he will be able to go. asserted
he → raise → question
According to a study by Jyh-How Huang, Yung-Chin Chiu and Chen-Kang Chang from the National Library of Medicine, when pitchers and hitters are playing in an extremely hot environment, there is an increase in slugging percentage, isolated power, walks and home runs. uncertain
pitchers → accord → percentage
The Brain Cooler wrote that extreme heat conditions can affect pitchers’ performances because they may struggle with grip and control of the baseball. uncertain
they → write → baseball
They also added that players’ health can be affected because they may play with an increased heart rate, sweating and fluid loss — all of which can lead to dehydration. uncertain
all → add → dehydration
Known as one of the more prominent power pitchers in the game, Skubal could find himself exhausting early if he relies heavily on his fastball. uncertain
he → know → fastball
Last season, he threw it 38% of the time, topping out at 100 mph. asserted
he → throw → mph
Aside from the challenging conditions, the Braves present another daunting task. asserted
Braves → present → task
Atlanta finished the regular season fifth in the National League for slugging percentage (.409) and tied with the Dodgers at fourth for home runs (204). asserted
Atlanta → finish → runs
Matt Olson led the Braves with a .502 slugging percentage and 41 homers. asserted
Olson → lead → percentage
The Dodgers are expected to have an early advantage against the Braves, who used a lot of their rotation in a three-game NL wild-card series against the Phillies. asserted
who → expect → Phillies
If Atlanta manages to knock out Skubal early, it might level the playing field. uncertain
it → manage → field
Los Angeles’ bullpen has been the weakest link in its star-studded cast this season. asserted
bullpen → stud → cast
FanGraphs had its bullpen finishing with a 3.74 team ERA, a 9.9 walk percentage and an HR/9 of 0.96. asserted
bullpen → have → 0.96
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