Dodgers Advance to Third Straight NLCS After 5‑3 Win Over Braves

In a tightly contested National League Division Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5‑3 in Game 1, 3‑1 in Game 2, 3‑1 in Game 3, and 4‑1 in Game 4 to win the series 3‑1. The series was dominated by pitching, with only 17 combined runs scored. Key moments included Freddie Freeman and Kike Hernandez each hitting a home run off Chris Sale in Game 3, and a 4‑1 Game 4 win that featured a long homer by Max Muncy. The Dodgers, who have won championships in 2024 and 2025, now move on to the National League Championship Series to face the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers‑San Diego Padres series, where the Brewers hold a 2‑1 advantage. The Braves exit the postseason for the second time since their 2021 title, having posted only 18 hits in 124 at‑bats during the series.