Dodgers head into the postseason with plenty of questions

Will Rich Hill hold up and pitch effectively in the postseason?

There is a very real possibility that this will be the final postseason of Rich Hill’s career.  Entering free agency after the postseason and turning 40 before next season, this could be it for Hill’s career.  That was one of the main reasons why the Dodgers are letting Rich gut it out and attempt to pitch in the postseason.  With no reason to worry about future seasons, Hill is likely going to start game four of the NLDS.

In Sunday’s series finale, Rich looked to be in mid-season form as he pitched three innings allowing just one hit with four strikeouts.  Although he appears to be uncomfortable at times pitching with a bulky knee brace, Hill pitched well in his last two starts against the Padres and Giants.

The postseason as we all know, will be a different animal however, so it remains to be seen how Rich pitches against postseason teams.  It also remains to be seen if he can make it through the rigors of another postseason while pitching with an injured knee.