LOS ANGELES — When he mapped out how his team could survive a bullpen game in Game 2 of the NLCS, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts envisioned long reliever Landon Knack recording the most outs. He hoped Knack could eat up innings and serve as an early-innings bridge to the Dodgers’ four high-leverage relievers.

Heading into Game 2 of the NLCS, the Los Angeles Dodgers were in the middle of a postseason record-tying 33 consecutive opposing scoreless innings — with their pitching turning the narrative of their playoff reputation around.