Clayton Kershaw expected to start for the Dogers in Game 1 of Division Series

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw is expected to start Game 1 of the National League Divisional Series against the Atlanta Braves on Thursday.

What It Means:

It's not official, but it was expected that the Dodgers' ace would be on the mound for Game 1. Hyun-Jin Ryu would then start Game 2 with Walker Buehler ready to take the hill in Game 3 on Sunday. Mike Foltynewicz is expected to oppose Kershaw in Game 1 for Atlanta.

Kershaw posted a 2.63 ERA with a 1.04 WHIP and a 23.8% strikeout rate in 161 1/3 innings pitched this season.