Dodgers shift lineup, face Braves for series finale Thursday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 7:17 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Atlanta Braves in the final game of their three-game series on Thursday. After losing the first two games by one run, including a walk-off in Wednesday's matchup, the Dodgers have altered their lineup in hopes of turning their fortunes around. Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who holds a 2.61 ERA and has excelled in August, will take the mound for Los Angeles against Braves starter Chris Sale, a strong contender for the Cy Young award with a 2.20 ERA. Game time is set for 4:15 p.m. PT.
- •Dodgers lost previous two games by one run each
- •Yoshinobu Yamamoto has a 2.61 ERA, dominant in August
- •Chris Sale on the mound for Braves, ERA of 2.20
- •Dodgers altered lineup, with Kyle Tucker sitting out
- •Game starts at 4:15 p.m. PT
- 7:17 PMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker Sits For Series Finale Amid Big Dodgers Shuffle: Lineup
"The Los Angeles Dodgers aim to salvage their series against the Atlanta Braves in the final game of their three-game series on Thursday.
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