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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NLDS Game 1: Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as Los Angeles Dodgers beat Atlanta Braves 5-3
Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in triple-digit heat, Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy homered and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series on Saturday.
Dodgers Defeat Braves, 5-3, in Game 1 of National League Division Series
Tarik Skubal and two relievers limited Atlanta to two hits over the first eight innings and Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker hit two-run home runs as the Dodgers defeated the Braves, 5-3, in Game 1 of a National League Division Series Saturday at Dodger Stadium. Skubal allowed a single to leadoff batter Drake Baldwin, retired […]
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Skubal brings 101 mph heat in 100-degree weather as Dodgers take NLDS opener over Braves
Tarik Skubal dominated in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. He tossed six strong innings and retired 15 consecutive batters after giving up a single to Drake…
Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves in NLDS opener - The Boston Globe
The two-time Cy Young Award winner allowed one run and two hits, struck out seven and walked two while starting a postseason game at home for the first time in his career.
Tarik Skubal dominates in 100-degree heat as the Dodgers beat the Braves 5-3 in NLDS opener
Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in scorching heat and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. The game-time temperature was 100 degrees, just shy of a Dodger Stadium record.…
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