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The 2024 NLCS got off to a rousing start on Sunday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers showcased their offensive and pitching prowess in a 9-0 victory over the New York Mets. After Jack Flaherty played masterful no-run ball in seven innings at the trade deadline, the Dodgers are already 1-0 in the best-of-seven series.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman recap all the action from Game 1, followed by a quick preview of the series, including whether the Mets have an advantage over the Dodgers in their pitching rotation and why Shohei Ohtani is causing chaos for New York’s relievers could worry in the later inning.

Also in this episode Baseball Bar B Cast, The guys preview the ALCS between recent postseason opponents, the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians. They discuss the one advantage the Guardians have over the Yankees, Cleveland’s impressive success despite their payroll, and Gerrit Cole’s need to keep José Ramírez under control.

Jake and Jordan then close the episode with a look back at the departures of the Detroit Tigers and San Diego Padres and how each team might try to approach the offseason to improve their chances in 2025.

(2:14) – NLCS Game 1 recap

(7:00) – Dodgers-Mets series preview

(24:59) – Yankees-Guardians Series Preview

(36:43) – Who is ahead in the ALCS?

(47:52) – Farewell to the Tigers

(52:41) – Where do the Padres go from here?

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