Dodgers return to NLCS following win over Braves
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 2:05 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will compete in the National League Championship Series starting Sunday night after defeating the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS. This marks the Dodgers' third consecutive NLCS appearance and their eighth in 11 years under manager Dave Roberts. The team's opponent will either be the Milwaukee Brewers or San Diego Padres, with the Brewers leading their NLDS match-up 2-1, pending Game 4 that is scheduled for Wednesday. The NLCS games will be broadcast on Fox Sports, with start times yet to be announced.
- •Dodgers beat Braves in Game 4 of NLDS
- •Dodgers in NLCS for third straight year
- •Opponent to be determined between Brewers and Padres
- •NLCS starts Sunday night on Fox Sports
- •Brewers lead their NLDS series 2-1 against Padres
- 2:46 AMESPN — Dodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCS
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Championship Formula Shows Up Again in NLDS Clincher
- 1:04 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers NLCS begins Sunday night
"The Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday, and are back in the National League Championship Series for a third season in a row and the eighth time in 11 years with manager Dave Roberts at the helm in Los Angeles. Either the Milwaukee Brewers or San Diego Padres […]
"The Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
"The Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday, October 7th, claiming Game 4 and winning the NLDS series 4-1.
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External links- ESPNOct 8, 2026, 2:46 AMDodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCS
The Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 1:27 AMDodgers’ Championship Formula Shows Up Again in NLDS Clincher
The Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on Wednesday, October 7th, claiming Game 4 and winning the NLDS series 4-1.
- Yahoo SportsOct 8, 2026, 1:04 AMDodgers NLCS begins Sunday night
The Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the NLDS on Wednesday, and are back in the National League Championship Series for a third season in a row and the eighth time in 11 years with manager Dave Roberts at the helm in Los Angeles. Either the Milwaukee Brewers or San Diego Padres […]
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