Atlanta Braves face elimination as star hitters struggle in postseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 2:15 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
The Atlanta Braves find themselves in a precarious position, facing elimination in the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. After a disappointing Game 3 where they failed to generate consistent offense, manager Walt Weiss emphasized the need for stars like Ronald Acuña Jr. to step up. Acuña had a missed opportunity to drive in key runs, grounding out with men on base. With Tyler Mahle set to pitch in Game 4, the Braves need a significant turnaround to keep their postseason hopes alive.
- •Braves have struggled to score consistently in the series.
- •Ronald Acuña Jr. has yet to make a significant impact at the plate.
- •Tyler Mahle will start for Atlanta in Game 4.
- •Braves had opportunities in Game 3 but fell short.
- 2:15 AMYahoo Sports — Atlanta’s star hitters must perform like stars with elimination looming
"Ronald Acuña Jr. (among others) has got to step it up — and soon. Otherwise, the show stops here.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 3:31 AMDodgers grind down Chris Sale as Braves’ offensive woes continue in NLDS Game 3 loss
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 3:12 AMDodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto makes all kinds of history with Game 3 gem vs. Braves
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 3:04 AMPhillies Could Offload Bryce Harper & Other Key Players After Disappointing Season, Claims Insider
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 2:54 AMWhy the Dodgers can win without Ohtani and why it should scaree the Braves
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 2:52 AMDodgers beat Braves on Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman homers, take 2-1 NLDS lead
MLB•Oct 7, 2026, 2:41 AMDodgers’ Dave Roberts ties Tony La Russa for second all-time in postseason wins