Ha-Seong Kim's walk-off single lifts Braves over Dodgers, 6-5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 27, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Aug 27, 2026
The Atlanta Braves secured a series victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 26 at Truist Park, winning 6-5. Ha-Seong Kim delivered a pinch-hit single in the ninth inning to cap off the comeback. AJ Smith-Shawver struggled through five innings, allowing three runs, while Roki Sasaki for the Dodgers exited after 3.1 innings due to a blister. The Braves celebrated their second consecutive win against the first-place Dodgers, having previously won 4-3 on August 25.
- •Ha-Seong Kim's walk-off single brought home the winning run.
- •AJ Smith-Shawver allowed three runs in five innings.
- •Roki Sasaki left the game due to a blister on his pitching hand.
- •The Braves won their second straight game against the Dodgers.
- •Matt Olson hit a home run in the first inning.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Smith-Shawver Lasts Five as Braves Walk Off Dodgers
"AJ Smith-Shawver takes the mound tonight to secure a series win. See the stats on his command issues and the matchup against Roki Sasaki.
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