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Braves edge Dodgers 4-3 in series opener behind Albies' late single

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 2:13 AM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Braves edge Dodgers 4-3 in series opener behind Albies' late single

Summary

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on August 25, 2026, at Truist Park. Ozzie Albies drove in the winning run in the eighth inning after the Dodgers tied it up early. Tyler Glasnow made his return from the injured list, allowing three runs in the first inning but recovered to strike out seven across five innings. The Dodgers loaded the bases in the ninth but were unable to score the tying run. The two teams will face off again as Roki Sasaki starts for the Dodgers on August 26.

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•Braves score three runs in the first inning against Glasnow.
•Albies singles home Olson for the game-winning run in the eighth.
•Dodgers threaten in the ninth but fail to convert with tying run on third.
•Glasnow strikes out seven after a shaky start.
•Roki Sasaki scheduled to start for the Dodgers on August 26.

Latest Updates

2:35 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers fall late to Braves after Glasnow's return
2:13 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers fall short in opener with Braves

What they're saying

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ATLANTA — Tyler Glasnow’s return from the injured list started with a 35-pitch first inning and ended with a reminder of why the Dodgers wanted him back in the first place.
— Yahoo Sports