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Yamamoto Is Dominant Again as Dodgers Ride Homers From Hernández and Freeman to 3-1 Win over Braves
Yamamoto limited Atlanta to one run and Los Angeles got home runs from Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman to take a 2-1 series lead.
- On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 at Truist Park, taking a 2-1 lead in their best-of-five National League Division Series.
- Dodgers right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto dominated the matchup, striking out 10 batters over seven innings, while Braves ace Chris Sale allowed three runs on seven hits in five frames.
- Two home runs provided the offensive spark: Dodgers outfielder Kiké Hernández hit a two-run shot 406 feet, and first baseman Freddie Freeman added a solo homer in the fourth inning.
- Statistically, the Dodgers are 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position this series; all 10 of their runs have come via seven home runs, the longest such streak in MLB postseason history.
- Los Angeles seeks to close out the best-of-five series on Wednesday, October 7, 2026, when Dodgers right-hander Tyler Glasnow faces Braves pitcher Tyler Mahle in Game 4.
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Dodgers beat Braves on Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman homers, take 2-1 NLDS lead
The Dodgers secure a 3-1 victory Tuesday on the strength of two home runs, including Freddie Freeman's second of the NLDS, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto's seven stellar innings of work.
·El Segundo, United States
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thesportsleader.comYoshinobu Yamamoto, Dodgers take NLDS lead over Braves
ATLANTA -- Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman each homered in the fourth inning and Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered seven strong innings to hand the Los Angeles Dodgers a 3-1 win and a 2-1 series lead over the Atlanta Braves in their National League Di...
Dodgers back Yoshinobu Yamamoto with homers, take 2-1 lead in NLDS
Kiké Hernandez and Freddie Freeman stake the Dodgers to a three-run lead against Chris Sale and Yamamoto makes it stand up, allowing just one run on four hits in seven innings in a 3-1 win. Game 4 is Wednesday.
·Irvine, United States
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