Atlanta Braves host Los Angeles Dodgers in pivotal series
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 6:00 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a three-game series from August 25-27 at Truist Park. Atlanta returns home following a tough road trip and aims to capitalize on a Dodgers team that has shown vulnerability despite a recent six-game winning streak. Both teams have struggled offensively since the All-Star break, making this matchup crucial for Atlanta's playoff hopes. The Braves hope their lineup can improve after languishing at the plate, scoring one or two runs per game recently. The first matchup features Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles against Atlanta's Chris Sale.
- •Braves return home after a tough road trip.
- •Dodgers rolling on a six-game winning streak.
- •Both teams struggling offensively since the All-Star break.
- •First game features a matchup of ace pitchers: Yamamoto vs. Sale.
- •Series runs from August 25-27 at Truist Park.
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