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Mookie Betts leads Dodgers to pivotal Game 3 win over Braves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 3:35 AM

Last updated Oct 7, 2026

Mookie Betts leads Dodgers to pivotal Game 3 win over Braves

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in Game 3 of the National League Division Series on October 6, 2026. Mookie Betts contributed significantly with two hits, helping the team solve ace Chris Sale, who struggled with pitch count. The Dodgers broke through in the fourth inning with a two-run homer from Kike Hernandez and a subsequent blast from Freddie Freeman. Dodgers’ starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong performance. The series continues with Game 4 on October 7, where the Dodgers aim to take a commanding lead.

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Status Watch

•Dodgers lead NLDS series 2-1 after Game 3 win.
•Mookie Betts recorded two hits off Chris Sale.
•Kike Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning.
•Freddie Freeman followed with a solo homer to extend the lead.
•Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitched effectively for the Dodgers.

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3:35 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Mookie Betts shows Chris Sale ultimate respect after beating him in Game 3

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Down 1-0 in the National League Division Series, the Atlanta Braves gambled and went with a bullpen day for Game 2. Their gumption paid off and allowed ace Chris Sale to start Game 3 on four days of rest. The Los Angeles Dodgers figured out how to wear down the star southpaw all the same, driving up his pitch count before breaking through in the […] The post Dodgers’ Mookie Betts shows Chris Sale ultimate respect after beating him in Game 3 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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