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Los Angeles Dodgers turn to Corey Knebel to start Game 1 vs. Atlanta Braves

Oct 14, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Corey Knebel (46) throws against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning of game five in the 2021 NLDS at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports
Neville E. Guard-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Corey Knebel will serve as the presumptive opener for Game 1 of the National League Championship Series against the host Atlanta Braves on Saturday.

The Dodgers announced the move just a few hours before the series opener.

Knebel (0-0, 0.00 ERA) also was named as the late starter on Thursday afternoon for that night’s pivotal Game 5 of the NL Division Series against the San Francisco Giants. He struck out one batter and allowed one hit in one scoreless inning versus the Giants.

Knebel, 29, posted a 4-0 record with a 2.45 ERA in 27 appearances (four starts) this season. He owns a 10-11 record with a 3.23 ERA in 266 career appearances (four starts) with the Detroit Tigers, Milwaukee Brewers and Dodgers.

The decision to start Knebel likely positions Max Scherzer to start Game 2 for the Dodgers. Scherzer pitched the ninth inning in Thursday’s victory in Game 5 against San Francisco.

Left-hander and Los Angeles-area native Max Fried (1-0, 0.00) will start Game 1 for the Braves.

–Field Level Media

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