Los Angeles Dodgers Pitching Staff On a Historic Pace Through 4 NLCS Games

If you thought that was impressive, grab a seat. The dominance goes even deeper. In that same four-game span, the Dodgers’ pitchers have walked fewer than five batters while striking out seven or more in each game. As the wizards at OptaSTATS pointed out, no team—I repeat, no team—in the modern era has ever pulled that off, regular season or postseason. It’s not just good; it’s legendary. They are fundamentally breaking the game of baseball.

This historic run started with Glasnow in the NLDS, who was simply unhittable. Then came Snell in Game 1 of the NLCS, tossing eight shutout innings that felt more like a magic show than a baseball game. Not to be outdone, Yamamoto followed up with a complete-game masterpiece of his own. It’s a relentless, one-two-three punch that has left the Brewers’ offense completely flummoxed and searching for answers that just aren’t there.

Is This the Best Dodgers Pitching Staff Ever?

It is one thing to have great starting pitching, but the entire staff is contributing. When Manager Dave Roberts can confidently say that the strength of his roster is the starting pitching, you know you’re in a good spot. “When you can have your most talented pitchers get the most outs, then you’re in a good spot,” Roberts said. It’s an understatement of epic proportions. Right now, his pitchers aren’t just getting outs; they’re crushing souls.

The Brewers, a top 5 offense all season, have been reduced to a historical footnote, with the fewest hits through three games of a playoff series since the 1906 White Sox. That’s not just a slump; that’s an existential crisis. As the Dodgers stand one win away from another trip to the World Series, the question isn’t just whether they can win, but whether any team can solve this pitching puzzle. For now, sit back and enjoy the show. We are witnessing greatness.