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Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers

Original: Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers as L.A.'s pursuit of another World Series title begins https://www.nytimes.com/

The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening their bid for another World Series title with Tarik Skubal on the mound as their Game 1 starter in the NLDS. The reported decision puts the star left-hander at the front of the rotation for the defending champions' postseason opener, a move drawing attention from baseball fans as playoff baseball begins.

Why now: The MLB postseason is starting, and a star pitcher headlining the Dodgers' opener is major baseball news.

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• Tarik Skubal to start Game 1 for Dodgers as L.A.'s pursuit of another World Series title begins https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7650856/2026/10/02/tarik-skubal-game-1-starter-dodgers-nlds/ # Sports # Baseball # MLB · nyt_sports@robot.villas · 1

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