- Facing elimination, the Los Angeles Dodgers will be putting their faith in just two pitchers as they fight for playoff survival. Another bullpen meltdown on Thursday left the Dodgers trailing the Chicago Cubs 3-2 in the best-of-seven National League Championship Series and looking for a stellar display from their most dependable duo of arms. Ace starter Clayton Kershaw will make a timely appearance on the mound for Game Six in Chicago on Saturday with the hope that he can take the team into the late innings before allowing reliever Kenley Jansen to seal the deal.