Braves aim to avoid 2-0 deficit in NLDS against Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 10:50 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Atlanta Braves face the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 of the NLDS on Sunday. After losing Game 1 by a score of 5-3, the Braves must win to avoid a significant disadvantage in the best-of-five series. Teams that go down 2-0 in a Division Series have historically only come back to win 11% of the time. Atlanta will start Ray Kerr, while the Dodgers are set to pitch Blake Snell, known for his strikeout ability and postseason performance. Atlanta's Sean Murphy shows promise with a strong start to the postseason, having hit a double and a home run in recent at-bats.
- •Dodgers lead the NLDS 1-0 after winning Game 1.
- •Braves start Ray Kerr in Game 2.
- •Blake Snell pitches for the Dodgers.
- •Sean Murphy has performed well in the postseason.
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"The Braves must avoid a 2-0 deficit against the Dodgers this Sunday. Check the pitching matchup and stats as Atlanta fights to stay alive in the NLDS.
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