Buehler allowed one hit and three walks while striking out eight over six scoreless innings in a win over Washington in Game 1 of the NLDS on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

Manager Dave Roberts gave Buehler the nod in Game 1 over future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw, and Buehler rewarded his skipper's faith with a gem. Buehler made history, becoming the first NL pitcher to have back-to-back postseason starts of six innings or more with two or fewer hits allowed, per Ken Gurnick of MLB.com. The right-hander also became the first pitcher ever to strike out at least seven batters in each of his first five career postseason games. He's in line to start Game 5, if necessary.

Buehler was named the starter for Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Nationals on Thursday.

EDGE Analysis

The 25-year-old will take the mound for the first game of the NLDS after recording a 215:37 K:BB and a 3.26 ERA with a 14-4 record this season. Clayton Kershaw will likely start Game 2 with Hyun-Jin Ryu expected to start Game 3.

Buehler (14-4) took the win against San Francisco on Friday, hurling five innings and giving up two runs on five hits and four walks while striking out eight.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler needed 104 pitches to scuffle through five innings but navigated his way around a season-high four walks to pick up the victory. The right-hander induced an impressive 20 swinging strikes while whiffing eight batters. Buehler concludes a strong sophomore season with a 3.26 ERA, 1.04 WHIP, 215:37 K:BB and 2.1 WAR in 30 starts covering 182.1 innings. The 2019 All-Star will next pitch in the NLDS, though the order of the rotation in that series has yet to be determined.

Buehler (13-4) took the loss Saturday, allowing four runs on five hits and three walks over six-plus innings. He struck out five in the 4-2 loss to the Rockies.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler allowed solo shots to Ryan McMahon and Josh Fuentes in the contest, as well as giving up a pair of runs in the third. Buehler was working on short rest after swapping spots with Hyun-Jin Ryu for the weekend. It's the first loss in six starts for Buehler, who now owns a 3.25 ERA and 1.02 WHIP in 177.1 innings this season. He'll likely get one more regular-season start, versus the Giants on Friday.

Buehler will start Saturday's game against Colorado, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was originally scheduled to start Sunday, but manager Dave Roberts announced that Buehler and Hyun-Jin Ryu would flip starting assignments for the final two games of the series against the Rockies. The decision was likely made in order to set up preferred pitching assignments in the NLDS.

Buehler did not factor into the decision against the Mets on Sunday, hurling five innings and giving up two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out one.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler was told prior to the game by manager Dave Roberts that he would be on a pitch count, according to David Vassegh of AM 570 LA Sports. The 25-year-old responded with a five-inning outing in which he hurled 53 of 71 pitches for strikes and allowed only four baserunners. Although Buehler didn't miss many bats, he found success by inducing groundballs on nine of the 13 outs he recorded. It is unknown whether Buehler will continue to be on a pitch or innings limit moving forward -- Sunday's short leash was a consequence of Roberts' desire to get specific members of the bullpen into game action -- but with the Dodgers already having wrapped up the National League West, such decisions are not out of the question. Buehler will carry a 3.15 ERA, 1.01 WHIP and 202:30 K:BB over 171.1 innings into his next scheduled start at home against Colorado on Sunday.

Buehler (13-3) allowed four hits and no walks while striking out 11 across seven innings to earn the win Tuesday against the Orioles.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler took advantage of a favorable matchup, sitting down 21 Orioles on just 91 pitches. He generated a very impressive 19 swinging strikes to secure his second 11-strikeout performance in his last three starts. It was also a continuation of his stellar season, as he now owns a 3.14 ERA and 1.02 WHIP while striking out 201 batters across 166.1 innings. He's currently scheduled to draw his next start Sunday at the Mets.

Buehler will start Tuesday in Baltimore, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler had been bumped from his start Sunday against San Francisco earlier in the day. The latest reports confirm that the change was for purely workload-management reasons rather than any undisclosed injury concerns. He's expected to make three more starts before the playoffs.

Buehler will not pitch this weekend against the Giants, J.P. Hoornstra of the Los Angeles Daily News reports.

EDGE Analysis

He was originally slated to start Sunday's game on an extra day of rest, but now he will be pushed presumably to Tuesday's game in Baltimore, unless he is dealing with an unreported injury. Julio Urias will start Sunday's game. Buehler gave up six runs in five innings in Monday's home start against the Rockies. The Dodgers have a commanding lead for the best record in the National League, so it would make sense for them to dial back Buehler's workload in an effort to keep him fresh for the postseason.

Buehler is scheduled to start Sunday's series finale against the Giants, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports.

EDGE Analysis

Buehler served up six runs to the Rockies on Monday and lined up to pitch Tuesday in Baltimore, but the Dodgers will shift their rotation plans since they have scheduled off days immediately before and after the three-game set against San Francisco. The 25-year-old will look to grab his third straight win, and 13th overall, versus the Giants at home.