There are just eight teams remaining in the race for the Commissioner’s Trophy as the regular season disappears into the backdrop of the 2023 MLB Playoffs.

In the National League Divisional Series, the Dodgers will play the Arizona Diamondbacks; the winner will play the Atlanta Braves vs. Philadelphia Phillies.

This is all the information you require regarding the Dodgers’ upcoming divisional round matchup.

Clayton Kershaw, the ace of the Dodgers, is scheduled to start the opening game against Arizona. Merrill Kelly, a right-hander, will probably start the game on Saturday. Depending on the Diamondbacks’ plan for the ace to take a playoff hiatus, Zac Gellen might pitch on Sunday.

Both Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, who are both in the running for MVP, have demonstrated that they are among the finest hitters in baseball this season.

With two walks this season, Betts is just 1-of-9 against Kelly, and Freeman’s 2-for-11 performance doesn’t seem much better either.

Following an outstanding rookie campaign, Diamondbacks left fielder Corbin Carroll will win the 2023 National League Rookie of the Year award. In their lone meeting, Carroll stole Kershaw’s yard twice, going 4-for-7 at the plate.

Leader-to-Leader

After winning their final five games in early and late August, the Dodgers defeated the Diamondbacks eight games to five to claim the season series.