And it is a rematch of 2024 after all (and 2020 IRL, the Dodgers won the series that year in this save as well but over the Astros). Brusdar Graterol threw 7 innings of 2-hit ball (albeit with 5 walks) and Austin Meadows' 2nd inning homer stood up to give LA the series win.
The tentative pitching matchups for the Series:
Game 1, October 21 at Tampa Bay: Shane McClanahan vs Kyle Whitten
Game 2, October 22 at Tampa Bay: Alec Sachais vs Justin Koehler
Game 3, October 24 at Los Angeles: Christian Little vs Michel Baez
Game 4, October 25 at Los Angeles: Jack Leiter vs Brusdar Graterol
if necessary:
Game 5, October 26 at Los Angeles: Game 1 pitchers
Game 6, October 28 at Tampa Bay: Game 2 pitchers
Game 7: October 29 at Tampa Bay: Game 3 pitchers