Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Joe Kelly will serve as the opener in Game 5 of the National League Championship Series with the Atlanta Braves.
Dodgers Game 5 opener: Joe Kelly
Kelly, who normally pitches in relief, last pitched in a 6-5 win on Oct. 19, throwing six pitches in 0.1 innings pitched, striking out one batter. In 48 games this season, Kelly has posted a 2-0 record with 10 holds, throwing 44 innings with a 2.86 ERA, 27.5% K rate and a 0.