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Freddie Freeman's Homer Helps Dodgers Down Braves
Freeman hit a 413-foot homer and Ohtani drove in the go-ahead run as Los Angeles won behind a strong bullpen effort.
- On Friday, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a National League division leaders showdown, with Freddie Freeman, Kyle Tucker, and Shohei Ohtani each driving in runs.
- Emmet Sheehan limited Atlanta to one run over 4 innings, outperforming Chris Sale, whom the Braves pay $18 million while the Dodgers pay Sheehan less than $1 million this season.
- Freeman connected for his 100th home run as a Dodger, a 413-foot shot to center field in the sixth inning, ending a 25-game drought for the All-Star.
- Alex Vesia earned the win in relief while Tanner Scott pitched a perfect ninth inning for his third save, marking the Braves' eighth consecutive defeat at Dodger Stadium.
- The Dodgers plan to activate Blake Snell from the injured list Saturday to start against Atlanta, while also hoping to return shortstop Mookie Betts from the injured list Monday.
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Freeman, Ohtani lead Dodgers past Sale and Braves 3-1 in National League showdown
Freddie Freeman homered, Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a showdown of National League division leaders.
·United States
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Dodgers top Chris Sale, Braves in series opener
Freddie Freeman homers for the first time in a month, Shohei Ohtani has a go-ahead RBI single and Emmet Sheehan sees a slight uptick in velocity in 4⅔ strong innings in a 3-1 victory over NL East-leading Atlanta.
·Orange County, United States
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Leaning Left8Leaning Right2Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution57% Left
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57% Left
L 57%
C 29%
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