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Dodger Blue > Dodgers News > 2021 NLCS: Dodgers Starting Max Scherzer In Game 2, Followed By Walker Buehler & Julio Urias
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2021 NLCS: Dodgers Starting Max Scherzer In Game 2, Followed By Walker Buehler & Julio Urias

Matthew Moreno
October 17, 2021
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With the Los Angeles Dodgers again using Corey Knebel as an opener against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday, manager Dave Roberts announced Max Scherzer will start in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series.

He will be followed in the NLCS by Walker Buehler in Game 3, and Julio Urias when it shifts to Dodger Stadium.

Scherzer had been lined up to start the NLCS opener at Truist Park on regular rest, however the calculus changed when the future Hall of Famer was called on to convert a save in Game 5 against the San Francisco Giants.

“We knew going into this if we used him there might be a cost,” Roberts said after the Dodgers eliminated the Giants. “Obviously we’ll talk to Max and just kind of see where he’s at.”

Scherzer getting pushed back gives him a second day of rest and would have the right-hander available to start a potential Game 6 on a normal turn through the rotation.

Scherzer is 0-1 with one save, a 1.46 ERA and held opponents to a .136/.224/.205 batting line in three games (two starts) this postseason.

Dodgers rotation for NLCS

In deciding to go with a bullpen game to start the NLCS, the Dodgers additionally are providing Buehler with extra rest for his first time pitching since taking the ball with just three days between outings.

Buehler helped the Dodgers stave off elimination in Game 4 of the NL Division Series and said there was no question for him about starting on short rest for the first time in his career.

Meanwhile, Urias will be on extra rest for his start in Game 4 of the NLCS. Urias pitched four innings out of the bullpen in the winner-take-all matchup against the Giants.

Although some interpreted the outing as a slight for the 20-game winner, Roberts argued it was indicative of Urias’ talent and ability to pitch in any role.

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TAGGED:2021 NLCSJulio UríasLos Angeles DodgersMax ScherzerWalker Buehler
ByMatthew Moreno
Matthew Moreno is a journalist from Whittier, Calif., who is a credentialed reporter and is currently the Executive Editor of DodgerBlue.com and LakersNation.com. In addition to covering Los Angeles Dodgers and Los Angels Lakers, Matthew has a strong passion for keeping up to date with the sneakerhead culture. It began with Michael Jordan and Air Jordan shoes, and has carried over to Kobe Bryant's signature line with Nike. Matthew previously was the lead editor and digital strategist at Dodgers Nation, and the co-editor and lead writer at Reign of Troy, where he covered USC Trojans Football. Matthew graduated from California State Long Beach University with a major in journalism and minor in communications. Contact: matt@mediumlargela.com
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