Atlanta Braves vs. Los Angeles Dodgers • Oct 3, 2026

In a thrilling postseason matchup, the Los Angeles Dodgers topped the Atlanta Braves 5-3, taking a 1-0 lead in the NLDS. Tarik Skubal was effective on the mound, going 6.0 innings and striking out 7 while allowing just 1 earned run, while the Dodgers' offense was powered by homers from Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy. Late-game excitement came from Ozzie Albies' two-run homer in the ninth, but it wasn't enough to overcome the Dodgers' advantage.