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The Dodgers pitching plan worked, even though they lost Game 1 of the NLCS
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Braves defeat Dodgers 3-2 on walk-off single in NLCS Game 1 - Los Angeles Times
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Atlanta Takes 2-0 Lead Over Dodgers in NLCS - The New York Times
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Dodgers' Scherzer planned NLCS Game 1 starter against Braves
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Max Scherzer - Wikipedia
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Atlanta Braves Beat Los Angeles Dodgers to Reach World Series - The New York Times
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Dodgers' Scherzer planned NLCS Game 1 starter against Braves
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Max Fried will start Game 1 of NLCS for Braves
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Dodgers follow unlikely script to Game 5 win over Giants
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Dodgers' plans for Max Scherzer, staff in NLCS
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Dodgers vs. Braves NLCS Game 1 starting lineups and pitching matchup
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Dodgers: Max Scherzer could start Game 1 of NLCS vs. Braves - Los Angeles Times
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