Dodgers Phillies Begin NLDS with Strategic Pitching Plans

The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in the National League Division Series (NLDS), with the Phillies holding home-field advantage due to their better regular-season record. Phillies manager Rob Thomson has positioned Harrison Bader and Bryson Stott at the bottom of the lineup to help turn the lineup over to top hitters like Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber, and Bryce Harper. The Dodgers have announced their starting rotation plans, with Shohei Ohtani starting Game 1, followed by Blake Snell and Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Games 2 and 3, respectively, and Tyler Glasnow possibly starting Game 4. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized that none of the starters will pitch on short rest, aiming to avoid past rotation issues, while highlighting the importance of strong pitching given the Phillies' potent lineup. The series will be broadcast on TBS with Brian Anderson leading the commentary team, starting with Game 1 at Citizens Bank Park. Both teams bring strong lineups and pitching staffs, setting the stage for a highly competitive series.