"The Los Angeles Dodgers didn't officially reveal Blake Snell to be their Game 1 starter for the National League Wild Card Series until he walked into the interview room before Monday's workout at Dodger Stadium. Though, it was strongly implied by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts at the conclusion of the regular season, and the assignment was one Snell had long been aware of. "I found out a while ago," he said. "I'm excited. There's no better feeling than being in Game 1, starting it off. And the goal is to get us off to a good start, a win and go from there.""
"During an introductory press conference after signing with the Dodgers, he cited wanting to win a World Series as one of the motivating factors behind his decision in free agency. "The only reason I came here was to pitch in October and to really challenge myself personally and see how good I am, face the best when the stakes are the highest," Snell reiterated. "That's what I've always wanted. I couldn't be more excited to be in this position.""
"While Dodgers are in the midst of a postseason streak that's now reached 13 consecutive seasons, getting to this point wasn't an easy feat for Snell on a personal level. He made just two starts before going on the injured list due to left shoulder inflammation and wound up missing four months. "Those four months were tough, man. It was a lot of work. A lot of back and forth, trying to push, trying to be smart at the same time""
Blake Snell will start Game 1 of the National League Wild Card Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers after learning of the assignment earlier. He has 12 career playoff starts and three previous Game 1 starts for Tampa Bay during the 2020 postseason. Snell was traded to the Padres, later played for the Giants, and signed with the Dodgers motivated by a desire to win a World Series. He missed four months this season after making two starts because of left shoulder inflammation and underwent extensive rehabilitation that involved pushing and balancing recovery efforts.
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