Blake Snell gave the Los Angeles Dodgers exactly what they needed in the NL Wild Card Series against the Reds . The left-hander delivered the best start of his playoff career and set the tone for the Dodgers in their push through the MLB postseason . Starting in the Dodgers-Reds matchup with heavy pressure , Snell worked deep into the game and made history in his own way .

Snell pitched longer than he ever has in October, going past the sixth inning with command and poise. The same pitcher once lifted from Game 6 of the 2020 World Series after surrendering his first hit showed he has learned to trust his arsenal in big moments. The Dodgers rewarded that patience with steady run support, but it was Snell’s performance that changed the game.

The Reds had no answer for his chan

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