Game Two
Since the LCS moved to its current seven-game format in 1985,the winner of the second game of the NLCS has advanced to the Fall Classic 23 times (59.0%). The winner of Game 1 has won Game 2 of the NLCS in two of the last three seasons (2023 PHI and 2021 ATL). Since 1985, 14 clubs have advanced to the World Series after winning Games 1 and 2 of the NLCS, including the 2021 Braves; the 2019 Nationals (swept NLCS); the 2017 Dodgers; the 2015 Mets (swept NLCS); the 2013 Cardinals; the 2008 Phillies; the 2007 Rockies
(swept NLCS); the 2004 Cardinals; the 2002 Giants; the 2000 Mets; the 1999 Braves; the 1998 Padres; the 1995 Braves (swept NLCS); and the 1992 Braves. Of the group, the 2021 Braves, 2019 Nationals, 2008 Phillies and 1995 Braves went on to win the World Series.
- In 54 previous NLCS matchups, the team winning Game 2 has gone on to win the series 35 times (64.8%). The Dodgers are 29-27 all-time in Game 2 of a Postseason Series, including 15-15 in Game 2 of a best-of-seven series overall, and 10-5 in Game 2 of the NLCS.
- Los Angeles has not won the second game of a NLCS since beating the Brewers, 4-3, in the 2018 edition. They were defeated 5-4 at Atlanta in 2021 and lost 8-7 against Atlanta in 2020. The Mets are 10-10 all-time in Game 2 of a Postseason Series, including 5-6 in Game 2 of a best-of-seven series overall, and 5-3 in Game 2 of the NLCS.
- New York is 0-2 in Game 2 of a series this Postseason, losing to the Milwaukee Brewers (5-3) in the NL Wild Card Series; and the Philadelphia Phillies (7-6) in the NL Division Series. The Mets have won Game 2 of the NLCS in two of their last three appearances (2015 and 2000)
Sean Manaea
Age: 32 (2/1/1992)
Birthplace: Valparaiso, IN
2024 Regular Season: 12-6, 3.47 ERA
2024 Postseason: 1-0, 2.25 ERA
Postseason Performance
Manaea has made two starts this Postseason, allowing two runs on six hits with no walks and four strikeouts in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series against Milwaukee on October 2nd. He followed up the performance with 7.0 innings of one-run, three-hit ball on October 8th against Philadelphia in Game 3 of the NLDS as he walked two and struck out six. It was his first career win in the Postseason.
Against the Dodgers
Will face Los Angeles for the second time this season and for the 12th time in his career…Is 1-5 with a 7.90 ERA (37 ER/47.0 IP)…Took a no-decision on April 19th this year at Dodger Stadium, tossing 5.0 innings while allowing two runs on four hits with three walks and three strikeouts… He is facing the Dodgers for the first time ever in the Postseason.
On the Road Again
Is 6-3 away from Citi Field this season, pitching to a 3.17 ERA (31 ER/88.0 IP) in 16 starts…He is making his eighth career start at Dodger Stadium and his club has won each of the last three starts he has made in Los Angeles…Is making his second road start of the Postseason after throwing 5.0 innings in Game 2 of the Wild Card Series at Milwaukee as the Mets lost to force a Game 3.
Ryan Brasier Takes the Ball
Right-hander Ryan Brasier will make his second start of the Postseason after also starting the Dodgers’ bullpen game in Game 4 of the NLDS at San Diego. Entering the Postseason, Brasier had made five career starts, offering an inning each time. The Dodgers have won five of the six games that Brasier has opened in his career. Previously he started on August 10, 2020 against Tampa Bay; April 2, 2024 against San Francisco; September 7, 2024 against Cleveland; September 20, 2024 against Colorado; September 27, 2024 at Colorado; and October 9, 2024 at San Diego.
Postseason Performance
The Dodgers will toss their second bullpen game of this Postseason after also deploying the platoon in Game 4 of the NLDS against San Diego in an 8-0 win to fend off elimination. Ryan Brasier threw 1.1 innings, Anthony Banda threw 0.2 innings, Michael Kopech threw 1.0 inning, Alex Vesia threw 1.2 innings, Evan Phillips took the win and threw 1.1 innings, Daniel Hudson threw 1.0 inning, Blake Treinen threw 1.0 inning and Landon Knack closed the game with 1.0 inning of work.
Streaking
The Dodgers bullpen has not allowed a run over its last four games, spanning 16.2 innings of work. It is the 15th-longest in a single Postseason and the longest since the Houston Astros bullpen threw 18.1 scoreless innings en route to winning the World Series in 2022.
The Dodgers bullpen threw 3.0 scoreless innings on October 8th at San Diego; 7.2 scoreless on October 9th at San Diego; 4.0 scoreless on October 11th against San Diego; and opened the NLCS with 2.0 scoreless innings last night.
Overall, the Dodgers pitching staff has not allowed a run in its last 33.0 innings of work, tying the longest single-Postseason streak set by the 1966 Baltimore Orioles, who coincidentally did not allow the Dodgers to score in 33.0 consecutive innings in Games 1-4 of the World Series.
Against the Mets
In their six regular season matchups this season, the Dodgers bullpen carried a 4.35 ERA against the Mets, allowing 10 earned runs in 20.2 innings of work. Offered scoreless relief on April 21st and May 28th, needing just 1.0 and 2.0 innings to seal the win, respectively.
Home Sweet Home
The Dodgers bullpen carried a 3.65 ERA (133 ER/328.1 IP) at Dodger Stadium this season compared to a 3.32 ERA (118 ER/319.2 IP) away from home.
