Kyle Tucker shines in Dodgers' NLDS victory over Braves
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 4, 2026, 2:03 AM
Last updated Oct 4, 2026
Kyle Tucker hit a two-run home run to help the Los Angeles Dodgers secure a 5-3 win against the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday at Dodger Stadium. Tucker, facing criticism for a lackluster regular season, was celebrated by teammates after contributing to the postseason success. His performance comes after a period of struggles during the regular season, where he hit just.233 with 17 home runs. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts expressed confidence in Tucker's ability to excel in October, emphasizing the importance of postseason performance for fans and players alike.
- •Dodgers defeat Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of NLDS.
- •Kyle Tucker hits two-run homer and contributes with a stolen base.
- •Tucker faced heavy criticism during the regular season for his performance.
- •Dodgers support Tucker, emphasizing postseason success over regular season struggles.
- •Game played before a crowd of 50,194 at Dodger Stadium.
- 2:03 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Tucker was called a $240 million bust. Now he's the key to a Dodgers three-peat.
"Making $60 million this year, Kyle Tucker has come alive and is shedding the bust label.
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