"Key Takeaways from NLDS Game 1s: D-backs stun Kershaw, Phillies dominate Braves"

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The Atlanta Braves were shut out by the Philadelphia Phillies in Game 1 of their NLDS matchup, while the Los Angeles Dodgers got hammered by the Arizona Diamondbacks. Clayton Kershaw had his worst postseason start ever, giving up six runs in just one out. Corbin Carroll continued his dominant October with a single and a solo home run. The Phillies bullpen locked down the Braves, throwing 5 1/3 scoreless innings. Bryce Harper hit a rocket down the right-field line for a home run. Historically, the team that wins Game 1 of a best-of-five series has a high chance of winning the series.
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