Atlanta Braves Opens NLDS Against Los Angeles Dodgers
Teoscar Hernandez, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy homered as Los Angeles took a 1-0 series lead despite 100-degree first-pitch heat, officials said.
- On Saturday, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium, taking a 1-0 series lead.
- Pitching six innings, Tarik Skubal set the tone for the Dodgers, allowing only two hits and striking out seven in the 100-degree heat.
- Teoscar Hernandez and Kyle Tucker powered the offense with two-run home runs in the fourth and sixth innings respectively, each contributing two hits.
- Despite a late rally sparked by Ozzie Albies' home run off Tanner Scott in the ninth, Evan Phillips closed the game to earn the save for Los Angeles.
- The series continues at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026, with Game 2 as the Braves attempt to recover from the opening loss.
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In October, elite starting pitching wins postseason games. For the Atlanta Braves, it was a bullpen game, while the Los Angeles Dodgers sent out two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. On Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium, the elite starting pitcher led the way. Skubal was dominant, striking out seven hitters while allowing one [...]
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