The Atlanta Braves entered Thursday night’s game looking to clinch a trip to the World Series and rid themselves of the ghosts of last season’s NLCS, where they blew a 3-1 lead to the Dodgers. Unfortunately for them, they were blown out to see their series lead drop to 3-2 — however, they’ll have two more chances to win at home beginning on Saturday. The Red Sox and Astros were off as their series shifts back to Houston.
What happened last night?
NLCS Game 5
Los Angeles Dodgers 11, Atlanta Braves 2
(Braves lead 3-2)
The Dodgers had to stave off elimination with a bullpen game, choosing Joe Kelly to kick things off.