Kershaw will pitch Monday night on just three days rest. (SD Dirk/Creative Commons)

The Dodgers lead the series 2-1 and will have to travel back to Atlanta for a Game 5 should they lose tonight.

Kershaw was electric in his first performance, striking out 12 in seven innings of one-run ball; however, he has never started on short rest before.

Ricky Nolasco, who came over in a mid-season trade, was previously set to start, but has struggled mightily in recent starts posting an ERA over 12 in his past three starts.

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The Dodgers are coming off of an offensive display of power in Game 3, putting up 13 runs Sunday night to match a franchise postseason record for runs scored.

Freddy Garcia will start for Atlanta as the Braves hope to even the series and force a Game 5 that would be played Wednesday at Turner Field.

Reach Staff Writer Matthew Tufts here.