While the Los Angeles Dodgers made a surprising pivot and named Hyun-Jin Ryu their starter in Game 1 of the National League Division Series, the Atlanta Braves stuck with the obvious selection in Mike Foltynewicz, who emerged as an ace.
The 26-year-old earned a selection to the NL roster for the All-Star Game this year and went on to finish tied for fifth in the league in ERA. But the right-hander labored in his postseason debut against a veteran Dodgers club.
Joc Pederson led off the bottom of the first inning with a home run, and the Dodgers went on to load the bases.