Braves seek sweep against Dodgers with Sale on the mound
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 10:45 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026

The Atlanta Braves aim to complete a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Dodgers today at Truist Park in Atlanta. Chris Sale is set to pitch for the Braves, while the Dodgers counter with Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The matchup features two aces as both teams look to secure a key victory in the quest for playoff positioning. Before today's game, the Braves and Dodgers have shown competitive play throughout the series, making this final contest critical.
- •Braves and Dodgers face off in the series finale
- •Chris Sale pitches for Atlanta, Yoshinobu Yamamoto for Los Angeles
- •Braves seek a sweep after winning the first two games
- •Match is taking place at Truist Park in Atlanta
- 10:45 PMYahoo Sports — Braves vs. Dodgers chat and discussion: Chris Sale vs. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
"Braves go for the sweep in a battle of aces
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