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Braves lead early against Dodgers as Ohtani triples in ninth

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Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Braves lead early against Dodgers as Ohtani triples in ninth

Summary

The Atlanta Braves jumped to an early lead with three runs in the first inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 25. Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow was initially effective but was not credited for a potential win. The Braves maintained their advantage with solid pitching, including a strong performance from Bryce Elder. In the eighth inning, Ozzie Albies scored the winning run, while Shohei Ohtani of the Dodgers tripled to lead off the ninth, but the Dodgers could not come back.

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•Braves scored three runs in the first inning against the Dodgers.
•Bryce Elder pitched six innings, allowing three earned runs.
•Ozzie Albies' hit in the eighth scored the winning run.
•Shohei Ohtani led off the ninth inning with a triple.

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