Dodgers top Braves in Game 1 of NLDS at Dodger Stadium
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:11 PM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on October 3, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández each hit crucial home runs to secure the victory. Despite some late-game pressure from the Braves, including a two-run homer by Ozzie Albies in the ninth, the Dodgers' Tarik Skubal led the team's efforts with effective pitching. As the series continues, both teams will look to adjust their strategies based on this initial matchup.
- •Dodgers out-homered Braves 3-2 in Game 1.
- •Tarik Skubal pitched effectively despite a sixth-inning challenge.
- •Ozzie Albies' ninth-inning home run narrowed the score.
- •Series continues with Game 2 scheduled soon.
- 2:11 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers utilized advantages over Braves in Game 1
"For only a two-run win, the Dodgers certainly made a statement to the Braves about their depth in the NLDS opener
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