The Los Angeles Dodgers are taking a breather and who could blame them? The Dodgers went through a lot of emotions on Thursday night, eventually getting a 2-1 win in 11 innings over the Philadelphia Phillies. 

That sealed a series win in the National League Division Series. Just an improbable victory in a game dominated by great pitching from Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow and Phillies starter Cristopher Sánchez. 

Let's not leave out the outstanding job that Dodgers reliever Roki Sasaki also did late in the game. Of course, the Dodgers won on a throwing error by Phillies reliever Orion Kerkering that allowed pinch-runner Hyeseong Kim to score from third base.

Mookie Betts had a pretty good series while Shohei Ohtani was un-Shohei-like at the plate. Los Angeles needs to have their leadoff hitter find his stroke ahead of the National League Championship Series.

Speaking of the NLCS, who will the Dodgers play? That will be determined on Saturday, when the Milwaukee Brewers host the Chicago Cubs in a deciding Game 5. The Brewers and Cubs are even up at 2-2 after winning their games in their home stadiums.

Glasnow couldn't participate in last season's run to the 2024 World Series championship due to an elbow injury. But he's out there dealing this season and he's quite happy about it.

"It means everything," Glasnow said according to MLB.com. “It's been a dream of mine for a long time. … It just feels incredible.”

How did Dodgers manager Dave Roberts feel about watching Glasnow deal as Roberts watched from the Dodgers dugout? 

"I couldn't be more excited for Tyler," Roberts said. "A little bit on the outside looking in last year, and wanting to be a part of things. And all offseason, this season, he couldn't wait for this moment, for the postseason, and to contribute."

Playing in the postseason has been an important goal in Glasnow's career. Getting a chance to perform on a big stage like the MLB playoffs is a dream come true for him.

"I thought about it a lot of times, and I want to keep it going," Glasnow said. "I want to have a lot more memories. It's an incredible feeling."

Glasnow and his Dodgers teammates probably feel pretty hung over on Friday morning. It's OK. They can take a little break, maybe get in some rehab work on nagging injuries or even head out to Dodger Stadium for some work on technique.

They'll be at it again soon enough with their sights set on repeating as World Series champions.