Dodgers advance to NLCS after defeating Braves 4-1 in Game 4

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS on October 7, 2026, to advance to the NLCS. The Dodgers managed to pull ahead with a significant contribution from Andy Pages, who drove in two runs with a critical hit in the seventh inning. Despite a slow start, where both teams scored one in the first inning, Los Angeles took control with reliable bullpen performance after the starters exited. The win prompted celebrations for a team regarded as aging but still competitive. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the talent of the team and their aspiration for further success in the postseason.

• 4:44 AMYahoo Sports — The L.A. Dodgers, self-proclaimed 'dinosaurs,' are moving on to the NLCS once again after dispatching the Braves