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Who will start Game 1 of the NLDS? Dodgers say give it a rest.

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Julio Urías would get his vote for the National League Cy Young Award. On Wednesday morning, however, Roberts said the Dodgers still haven't picked a Game 1 starter for the NL Division Series next week, with the club still deciding between Urías and Clayton Kershaw. So, what's the disconnect? Why wouldn't the Dodgers just start ...
Julio Urias of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022, in Los Angeles.

LOS ANGELES — On Tuesday night, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Julio Urías would get his vote for the National League Cy Young Award.

On Wednesday morning, however, Roberts said the Dodgers still haven't picked a Game 1 starter for the NL Division Series next week, with the club still deciding between Urías and Clayton Kershaw.

So, what's the disconnect? Why wouldn't the Dodgers just start the pitcher who has been best for them this season?

The reason, it turns out, might really be all about Game 5.

While Roberts was

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