Kopech was one of several well-rested Dodgers relievers heading into the game. All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman won’t be in the Dodgers lineup. He’s been struggling with a sprained right ankle and was replaced by Max Muncy, who will bat fifth.

The Dodgers don’t have Freddie Freeman in the lineup for Game 6 of the National League Championship Series as he navigates playing through his sprained right ankle. Michael Kopech is the first pitcher in LA’s bullpen game against the Mets.

The Dodgers hold a 3-2 lead over the New York Mets, just one win away from clinching their record-setting 25th National League pennant. But it won’t come easy—not with two crucial players, All-Star first baseman Freddie Freeman and second baseman Gavin Lux,