Dodgers Take Series Lead Over Braves in NLDS Game 3

In the National League Division Series Game 3, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves, led by Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s stellar pitching and key home runs from Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman. This win advanced the Dodgers to a 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series.

Despite facing Braves ace Chris Sale, the Dodgers didn’t shy away from relying on home runs. Yamamoto gave up only four hits and one earned run over seven innings, while striking out 10. Tanner Scott and Edwin Díaz helped maintain the lead with two scoreless innings of relief.

Key Moments:

• In the fourth inning, Kiké Hernández delivered a two-run homer, and two batters later, Freeman added a solo shot. All 10 of the Dodgers’ runs in the series have come from home runs.
• Edwin Díaz faced a ninth-inning scare but held firm to secure the win, even as Atlanta’s Ozzie Albies hit a double and advanced to third.
• The Dodgers struggled initially, leaving several runners stranded, but key defensive plays and strikeouts from Yamamoto kept the Braves in check.

The victory comes amid the Dodgers aiming to break their reliance on home runs to outplay the Braves. While Yamamoto’s performance was pivotal, the team recognizes the need for broader offensive strategies.

Game 4 is set for Wednesday at Truist Field, where the Dodgers aim to clinch the series and advance further into the playoffs.