Dodgers’ Game 1 vs. Braves Among Hottest Games in MLB Postseason History Amid Scorching Los Angeles Weather

Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers took place in historically warm weather.

By Elias Sports (with Bill Shaikin of Los Angeles Times), the temperature on the first field of Saturday’s game was 100 degrees, making it the second hottest MLB playoff game on record:

After a 5-3 victory, Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal had the perfect response when asked to throw a 101 mph pitch:

Before the game, the Dodgers reminded fans to prepare for the heat if they were to be in attendance at Dodger Stadium:

According to The Weather Channel, temperatures are expected to climb north of 100 degrees again on Sunday for Game 2.

Saturday marked the start of the Dodgers’ attempt at a three-peat, as they are the defending 2024 and 2025 World Series champions.