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Los Angeles Dodgers Announce NLCS Roster

LOS ANGELES (CBSLA.com/AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their roster for the NL Championship Series against the Chicago Cubs.

Los Angeles is going with 12 pitchers for the best-of-seven series that begins Saturday night at Wrigley Field. Outfielder Enrique Hernandez and right-hander Alex Wood made the roster, while infielder Charlie Culberson and catcher Austin Barnes were left off the list for this round.

The team also announced that Clayton Kershaw will get the start for Game 2. 

Los Angeles will be using two catchers after going with three for the NL Division Series. Chicago stayed with three catchers.

Below is the Dodgers' complete roster:

The series begins Saturday with first pitch scheduled for 7:08 p.m. CT.

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