The Los Angeles Dodgers will roll with Clayton Kershaw and Bobby Miller to pitch in Games One and Two of the NLDS. The order hasn’t been decided yet, but the future Hall-of-Famer and rookie will get things started in the MLB Playoffs for LA. Lance Lynn will also likely play a role in the Dodgers’ playoff rotation. Ryan Pepiot could be an X-Factor of sorts for the Dodgers in the postseason though.

Pepiot pitched six strong innings out of the Dodgers bullpen Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies. Although Los Angeles lost 4-1, it certainly wasn’t Pepiot’s fault. The ball club opted for the opener method, with LHP Caleb Ferguson drawing the start. Ferguson struggled mightily, allowing three earned runs in just 0.2 of an inning. He was swiftly replaced by Pepiot who proceeded to allow one run over six innings while striking out nine.

According to Dodger Insider, Pepiot has surrendered one run or less in five of his seven outings this season. His season ERA sat at 1.91 prior to Tuesday’s performance, and is now 1.85. It’s uncertain how the Dodgers will use Pepiot in the playoffs, but it is clear he can be a valuable weapon for Dave Roberts and the team.