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Roki Sasaki pitches as Dodgers face Braves in key matchup

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:52 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Roki Sasaki pitches as Dodgers face Braves in key matchup

Summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers play the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 26, 2026. The Dodgers aim to even the series, currently one game behind the Milwaukee Brewers in the NL standings. Roki Sasaki, who has allowed only two runs in his last three starts, takes the mound against AJ Smith-Shawver, a rookie returning from Tommy John surgery. The matchup is significant for playoff positions, with the top two teams in the NL earning first-round byes.

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By the Numbers

•Dodgers and Braves meet for series at Truist Park.
•Sasaki has been solid, allowing two runs in each of his last three starts.
•Dodgers trail Brewers by one game in NL standings.
•AJ Smith-Shawver making only his third appearance for Braves.
•Top of the Dodgers' lineup needs to produce more runs.

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4:52 PMYahoo Sports — Roki Sasaki looks to continue his second half success

What they're saying

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The Dodgers look to even up the series in Atlanta against the Braves, a series that could be key to which team owns one of the top two spots in the NL, which would give them that ever-so-important bye in the first round. Currently, the Dodgers are one game behind the Milwaukee Brewers in wins, […]
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