Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles – WSB-TV

Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles  WSB-TV

The game-time temperature of 100 degrees fell just short of the record of 103 degrees set in Game 1 of the 2017 World Series. LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers kept their cool against the Atlanta Braves in the second-hottest postseason game at Dodger Stadium. Shade was at a premium Saturday for Game 1 of the National League Division Series, which began at 1 p.m. local time. The game-time temperature of 100 degrees fell just short of the record of 103 degrees set in Game 1 of the 2017 World Series. [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] “I’ve got a lot of respect for the fans that came out.

It’s not easy,” said Tarik Skubal, who pitched the Dodgers to a 5-3 victory. “The sun was on us the entire game. Hopefully they packed some sunscreen.” The announced attendance was 50,194, although there were plenty of empty seats with the feels-like temperature reaching 105 degrees. “Pretty hot, pretty hot,” said Teoscar Hernández, who gave the Dodgers an early lead with a two-run homer in the fourth inning. The Braves seemingly were unfazed by the blazing sun, cloudless skies and rising thermometer while taking pregame batting practice. The two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers? They stayed inside. “Remember, we’re from Atlanta,” Braves manager Walt Weiss