The Los Angeles Dodgers' curious starting pitching decision to open the National League Division Series suddenly looks like a load of trouble for the Atlanta Braves. Clayton Kershaw, who did not start Game 1 on Thursday despite being on regular rest, is scheduled to start Game 2 on Friday at Dodger Stadium, one day after Hyun-Jin Ryu set the tone with seven strong innings in a 6-0 victory over the Braves. It remains very early in the 2018 postseason, but the Dodgers' decision to be less reliant on Kershaw for October glory already seems to be paying dividends.