Despite Walker Buehler dealing with a blister on his right index finger, the Los Angeles Dodgers entrusted him to start their first postseason game for a second consecutive year. He navigated four innings, then was back on the mound for Game 1 of the National League Division Series.
Buehler again was limited to just four innings, and while he only allowed one run, the San Diego Padres made it a laborious outing. He issued four walks, with three of those coming in the second inning to allow the Padres to load the bases with one out.