With MLB eliminating off days for postseason series prior to the World Series, it presented a new wrinkle for clubs with respect to managing a pitching staff. That became all the more complicated for the Los Angeles Dodgers upon falling into a 3-1 deficit against the Atlanta Braves.
Although the Dodgers managed to overcome the significant hurdle to win the National League pennant for a third time in the past four years, they were left with just one off day before beginning the World Series.
A day off after Game 2 helped reset a taxed bullpen, and so too did Monday.