**Dodgers’ Remarkable Bullpen Effort Breaks Records During Postseason**

In an impressive display of pitching depth, the Los Angeles Dodgers used 12 different pitchers during a pivotal series, including eight in a single game, to secure their place in the postseason. Remarkably, despite relying on their bullpen, only one starter managed to pitch more than five innings during this stretch.

The streak commenced at an uncertain moment for the Dodgers. In Game 3 of the National League Division Series (NLDS), starting pitcher Walker Buehler had a rough second inning, allowing six runs and giving the San Diego Padres a substantial lead. Although the Padres clinched the win for that game, it marked the last time they would score in the series. Buehler recovered to pitch a clean third inning, initiating an extraordinary scoreless streak for the Dodgers’ pitching staff.

The Dodgers' resilience was further demonstrated in Game 4 of the NLDS, where eight relievers combined for a scoreless bullpen game. Yoshinobu Yamamoto then contributed five solid innings in the decisive Game 5, sealing the series. Jack Flaherty's dominance was on full display in Game 1 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS), as he kept the opposition scoreless through seven innings.

The remarkable streak reached a milestone when rookie reliever Ben Casparius pitched a scoreless ninth inning in Sunday's game, equaling the record for consecutive scoreless innings in a postseason. Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier was poised to break this record as he prepared to open the following game.

This exceptional run is particularly noteworthy considering the significant absent players due to injuries, including Clayton Kershaw, Tyler Glasnow, Tony Gonsolin, Dustin May, and Gavin Stone. The Dodgers' ability to maintain such a high standard of pitching without these key talents underscores the depth and resilience of their roster.