The Dodgers started their 2018 playoff campaign against the Braves tonight in Game 1 of the NLDS. Things got off on the right foot thanks to a gem of a start from Hyun-Jin Ryu and three home runs from the offense in a 6-0 victory.
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The Braves are a much better team against left-handed pitching, ranking third in the majors in wRC+. Hyun-Jin Ryu didn’t seem to care much, as he was dominant. Ryu allowed just four singles on the night, and he limited the Braves to a grand total of just one plate appearance with a runner in scoring position, even that coming with two outs.