Drake Baldwin's homer leads Braves to sweep over Dodgers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 2:13 PM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
Drake Baldwin's leadoff home run highlighted a historic game for the Atlanta Braves, securing a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 28. Baldwin's solo shot was the only run, marking the first time since 1900 that a catcher's leadoff home run accounted for the sole score. Chris Sale delivered an impressive performance with 11 strikeouts, earning his first complete-game shutout since 2019. With this win, the Braves completed a three-game sweep of the defending champions, improving their record to 79-55 and extending their lead in the NL East to five games over the Philadelphia Phillies.
- •Baldwin's homer was his 22nd of the season.
- •Chris Sale achieved 11 strikeouts in the game.
- •Braves complete three-game sweep of the Dodgers.
- •Team improves to 79-55 on the season.
- •Braves lead Phillies by five games in NL East.
- 2:13 PMYahoo Sports — Drake Baldwin Propels Braves' Sweep Of Dodgers With Historic Blast
"Baldwin's homer was the first of its kind
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