Los Angeles Dodgers are back in the NLCS for third straight season after win over Atlanta Braves

It's a baseball cliché that pitching wins in the playoffs, but sometimes clichés exist for a reason.

The first three games of the NLDS matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves was a showcase of the quality of both teams' pitching staffs. In game one, Tarik Skubal was dominant for Los Angeles, though was nearly matched by the Atlanta bullpen. The Dodgers took control later in the game, but went hitless with runners in scoring position Wednesday despite the 5-3 win.

Game 2 was even better.