Waiting nine years for another crack at playoff baseball, the New York Mets return to face the best pitcher on the planet.
The National League East champions will open the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers, who aim to turn their third division title into their first World Series appearance since 1988. While New York sends ace Jacob deGrom to the mound, the Dodgers counter with Clayton Kershaw.
During another dominant season, the three-time NL Cy Young Award winner posted a 2.13 ERA and career-high 301 strikeouts. He was untouchable down the stretch, as opponents registered a .