The Dodgers and their NLDS opponent – the Braves or Phillies – will play the first two games of that series amid a heat wave in the Los Angeles area.
This is especially relevant for Saturday’s series opener, a one-day game scheduled for 4:00 pm ET. Sunday’s Game 2 is scheduled for 8:00 pm ET at Dodger Stadium.
As CBS Los Angeles Note, temperatures in Southern California are expected to soar Thursday, starting a heat wave that could last more than a week. For game 1:
“Meteor officials say Saturday will be the hottest day next week. They said in addition to the heat, humidity will also be a concern during the weather event.”
Currently, CBS Los Angeles is forecasting a high of 98 degrees on Saturday with sunny skies and negligible cloud cover. This is a matter of great concern as the opening game of the series is scheduled for 1:00 pm local time. according to AccuetuThe maximum temperature that day could be even higher and threaten the record of 108 degrees set in 1987. The “RealFeel” heat index for Saturday is forecast to be 105 degrees.
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Manager Dave Roberts recently said, “I would probably prefer to play at night, but as far as who we play, I don’t think we really care.” dodgers nation. “It’s going to be a hot week, and playing at night will definitely be more beneficial.”
Roberts and the Dodgers have certainly played in similar situations before, even in the postseason. In 2017, the temperature at Game 1 of their World Series showdown with the Astros was 103 degrees. However, Saturday’s game is expected to be similarly hot but with much higher humidity levels.
The Dodgers’ NLDS Game 1 on Saturday is one of four postseason games scheduled that day, so changing the start time in response to the heat wave could be a logistical challenge.
The National West champion Dodgers received a bye in the first round. Starting with Saturday’s Game 1, they will try to become the first team to win three consecutive World Series since the 1998-2000 Yankees.