Buehler will start Game 1 of the National League Division Series at San Francisco on Friday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Max Scherzer started the NL Wild Card Game against the Cardinals on Wednesday, so Buehler will take the mound in the series opener against the Giants now that the Dodgers have advanced to the NLDS. Buehler put together a dominant 2021 campaign with a 2.47 ERA, 0.97 WHIP and 212:52 K:BB over 207.2 innings (33 starts) while compiling a 16-4 record. Julio Urias is poised to pitch in Game 2 for Los Angeles on Saturday.

Buehler (16-4) got the win in Sunday's 10-3 victory over Milwaukee, allowing one run on three hits and one walk with 11 strikeouts in five innings.

EDGE Analysis

With the NL West crown still up for grabs, Dave Roberts turned to Buehler for the crucial game 162 start and the Cy Young contender delivered an electric performance. The 27-year-old recorded his first seven outs via strikeout and kept the score close until Los Angeles broke out with six runs in the fifth inning. Buehler submits a final 2021 line that features a 16-4 record in 33 starts with a 2.47 ERA that ranks third in MLB, a 0.97 WHIP and 212:52 K:BB in 207.2 innings.

Buehler (15-4) got the win in Tuesday's 2-1 victory over San Diego, allowing three hits and two walks with five strikeouts in seven scoreless innings.

EDGE Analysis

After struggling in his previous start, Buehler shut down the Padres Tuesday in needing just 90 pitches to navigate seven frames. The 27-year-old did seem to tire a bit as all five strikeouts came in the game's first four innings but that didn't stop the righty from preventing any Padre to pass second base. Buehler would line up to start the final game of the season on Sunday though Los Angeles has yet to announce a starter as it would depend on whether the NL West is still up for grabs.

Buehler allowed five earned runs on seven hits and no walks while striking out two across 3.2 innings Wednesday against the Rockies. He did not factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler allowed five consecutive hits to begin the fourth inning, an was eventually pulled from the game having allowed all five earned runs in the frame. While Buehler has largely remained effective, this performance comes just three turns through the rotation after he allowed six earned runs across three innings to San Francisco. Notably, Buehler also has only 13 strikeouts across 19.2 frames in four September starts. Even so, he has maintained a stellar 2.58 ERA with a 196:49 K:BB across 195.2 innings on the season.

Buehler (14-4) took the loss against Cincinnati on Friday, pitching six innings and allowing three runs on six hits and two walks while striking out five.

EDGE Analysis

Though the right-hander earned his MLB-leading 26th quality start, he was outdueled by opposing starter Luis Castillo and didn't appear to have his best stuff. Buehler held the Reds scoreless for four frames but was touched up for a run in the fifth and two in the sixth before departing. His numbers on the campaign still hold up to the best hurlers in the league -- Buehler has a 2.39 ERA, 0.96 WHIP and 194:49 K:BB across 192 innings -- but he has faded a bit of late, posting a 6.19 ERA and losing twice in three September starts. He'll look to get back on track next week in a start against Colorado.

Buehler (14-3) got the win in Saturday's 5-4 victory over San Diego, allowing two runs on six hits and two walks with five strikeouts in seven innings.

EDGE Analysis

After enduring his worst start of the season during his last time out, Buehler responded Saturday with a customary quality performance. The eight baserunners and five whiffs are subpar for the hard-throwing righty, but Buehler was able to limit the damage to a two-run Fernando Tatis' home run and kept his pitch count in double digits. He currently lines up to pitch next in Cincinnati on Friday.

Buehler (13-3) took the loss in Sunday's 6-4 defeat at the hands of the Giants, allowing six runs on seven hits and one walk with one strikeout in three innings.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler picked the wrong time to have his worst start of the season as first place was on the line in the NL West. The Cy Young contender permitted runs in all three innings in submitting only his second start with less than six innings pitched and lowest strikeout total all year. Look for Buehler to rebound next weekend against San Diego as his 2.31 ERA still leads MLB.

Buehler fired seven innings of two-run ball in Tuesday's 3-2 win over Atlanta, allowing four hits and two walks with five strikeouts. He didn't factor into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler got down 2-0 early on a Joc Pederson home run and Travis d'Arnaud RBI double, but Los Angeles stormed back to get the righty off the hook for the loss. He concludes an exceptional August on a high note, pitching at least six innings and permitting no more than two runs in any of his six starts this month. He's slated to take the mound next Sunday in San Francisco.

Buehler allowed an unearned run on three hits and a walk while striking out eight over 6.2 innings Wednesday against the Padres. He did not end up factoring into the decision.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was involved in a pitcher's duel with Blake Snell and fared very well. The only run scored off him came in the second inning after Jake Cronenworth reached second on a throwing error and eventually came around to score on an infield single from Wil Myers. The 27-year-old righty was excellent as he generated 17 whiffs on the way to striking out eight batters. It was his seventh time recording at least eight punchouts over his last eight starts. Buehler hasn't surrendered more than two runs in a start since July 5. He's currently the league leader with a 2.02 ERA and ranks second with a 0.92 WHIP. He'll look to build on his Cy Young resume with a projected start against Atlanta next week.

Buehler (13-2) earned the win Friday against the Mets after tossing 7.2 innings of two-run ball, giving up six hits while striking out eight.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler allowed a homer to Pete Alonso and an RBI single in the eighth, but he was excellent the rest of the way and delivered another strong showing. He's now fanned at least eight in all but one of his last seven starts and has also allowed two or fewer runs in eight appearances in a row. He owns an excellent 2.11 ERA on the season, but that figure improves to 1.50 when counting his appearances post All-Star break.