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Hill started Monday's series-clinching win over the Braves. He went 4.1 innings and allowed two runs on four hits and five walks while striking out three in the no-decision.

Hill struggled mightily with his command and was in trouble in almost every inning. He did manage to keep the Dodgers in the game, and after their comeback win, Hill will get the opportunity to pitch in the NLCS. Whether it's from the bullpen or the starting rotation is yet to be announced.

Sanchez won't pitch in the Arizona Fall League due to right collarbone soreness, Michael Avallone of MiLB.com reports.

Sanchez was expected to toss some innings during the offseason after starting just eight games in the minor leagues this season due to elbow inflammation, but he'll be shut down after experiencing another minor setback. The Phillies aren't overly concerned about the issue and expect their No. 1 prospect to be ready for the start of spring training.

Kershaw is slated to start Game 1 of the NLCS against Milwaukee on Friday, David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports reports.

Kershaw hasn't taken the mound since Friday in Game 2 of the NLDS against the Braves, so he'll be well rested for the series opener. The 30-year-old lefty tossed a gem in his first postseason appearance of 2018 (eight scoreless frames, two hits and three punchouts) and will look to carry that success over into the next round of the playoffs. Kershaw owns an 8-7 record with a 4.08 ERA and 142 strikeouts through 130 frames in his postseason career.

Miley threw 4.2 scoreless innings in Sunday's series-clinching victory over the Rockies. He allowed three hits, posted a 2:1 K:BB and did not factor into the decision.

Miley almost certainly would have been allowed to go for the win had the Brewers been playing a regular-season contest Sunday, but manager Craig Counsell opted to turn to his bullpen in the fifth inning with a runner on and Charlie Blackmon at the plate, and the decision paid off when Corey Knebel struck Blackmon out. It's a good bet Miley makes a start at some point during the NLCS, but it remains to be seen when.

Hill is in line to start Monday's game against the Braves if the NLDS extends to Game 4, Ken Gurnick of MLB.com reports.

The Dodgers went into Sunday night's game with a 2-0 series lead, but if the Braves manage to force Game 4, Hill will toe the rubber. The 38-year-old lefty is yet to see his first postseason action, with his last appearance coming Sept. 30 against the Giants.

Gausman will not start Game 3 of the NLDS on Sunday against the Dodgers as expected, with Sean Newcomb getting the call instead.

The Braves decided to go with the lefty Newcomb despite his poor finish to the season. With Atlanta already facing elimination, the Braves could wind up giving Newcomb just one turn through the order before turning to a right-hander, who could be Gausman.

Kershaw (1-0) gave up two hits and no walks through eight scoreless innings in a win over the Braves in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. He struck out three.

Kershaw pitched a shutout through eight innings to help give the Dodgers a 2-0 lead in the division series, marking the longest start of his postseason career. This was a nice bounceback performance for the left-hander after he allowed five runs in his last regular-season appearance. The 30-year-old posted a 2.73 ERA, 1.04 WHIP and 155 strikeouts during the regular season.

Anderson (0-1) gave up one run on four hits and two walks over six innings in a loss to the Brewers in Game 2 of the National League Division Series. He struck out five.

Anderson provided a quality start, but he allowed two doubles in the fourth inning that gave the Brewers all the offense they would need to win Game 2. While his xFIP was 5.25, the left-hander stranded 83 percent of the base runners he faced this season. The 28-year-old posted a 4.55 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP in the regular season and will look to build upon this quality start if he gets another opportunity in the postseason.

Gausman is scheduled to start Game 3 of the NLDS against the Dodgers on Sunday, Kevin McAlpin of 680 The Fan Atlanta reports.

As long as Gausman isn't used in relief during Game 2 on Friday, the right-hander will get the ball for Sunday's potentially decisive game. The 27-year-old has posted a 2.87 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 44:18 K:BB through 10 starts (59.2 innings) since joining the Braves. While he's never started a playoff game before, Gausman has allowed just one run across three postseason relief appearances (eight innings).

Freeland is schedule to toe the rubber in Game 4 of the NLDS against Milwaukee on Monday, Kyle Newman of The Denver Post reports.

German Marquez will start Game 3 on Sunday, so Freeland will be ready to pitch on an extra day of rest as long as the Rockies don't get swept by the Brewers. Freeland tossed a gem during Tuesday's NL Wild Card Game versus Chicago, throwing 6.2 scoreless innings on four hits and one walk while striking out six.