NLDS Game 1: Dodgers 6, Braves 1

Kershaw, Mattingly on strikeouts, pitch counts

Kershaw on Thursday was the first Dodgers pitcher in 25 years to reach double-digit strikeouts in a postseason game.

Kershaw strikes out 12 in Game 1 win

Clayton Kershaw struck out 12 and Adrian Gonzalez homered as the Dodgers cruised to a 6-1 victory over the Braves in Game 1 of the NLDS. The Dodgers are 5-0 in best-of-five series in their postseason history when winning Game 1.

NLDS Game 1 chat

Evan Gattis can't get the A.J. Ellis double

NLDS Game 1 chat

Dodgers favored to beat Braves in NLDS

The Dodgers are favorites to both beat the Braves in the NLDS and to advance to the 2013 World Series. A $16 bet on the Dodgers to beat the Braves in the NLDS would yield a $10 profit with a Los Angeles series triumph.

Kris Medlen vs. Dodgers

Hanley Ramirez has had the most success among Dodgers against Kris Medlen (5-for-9 with a home run), but hasn't faced him since 2010. The Braves' NLDS Game 1 starter hasn't allowed an earned run to the Dodgers in 2013, in two starts.

Clayton Kershaw vs. Braves

Braves on the NLDS roster have combined to go 10-for-69 with 20 strikeouts (.145/.203/.246) against Clayton Kershaw, Thursday's Game 1 starter.

Schumaker starts in CF in Game 1

Schumaker played 29 games in center field for the Dodgers in 2013, including 17 starts.

Game 1 preview: Hanley, Kershaw the difference

The Dodgers' best pitcher and best hitter make their first starts against the Braves this season on Thursday night in Atlanta in Game 1 of the 2013 National League Division Series.

How/where to watch NLDS Game 1

All the relevant ways to follow along with Thursday night's Dodgers playoff opener from Turner Field.

Dodgers-Braves Games 1-2 times announced

The Dodgers will play in Atlanta at 5:37 p.m. on Thursday and 3:07 p.m. on Friday.