Dodgers Defeated Braves to Advance in Playoffs
Los Angeles secured a 4-1 victory to win the National League Division Series in four games.
Updated on Oct. 8, 2026 in Baseball
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The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 on October 7, 2026, to clinch the National League Division Series. The win propels Los Angeles into the National League Championship Series.
Why it matters
The victory keeps the Dodgers on track for a potential third consecutive World Series title. Manager Dave Roberts achieved his 72nd postseason win, further cementing his place in franchise history.
The Dodgers recorded five total hits in the game, while the pitching staff held the Braves to a 1-for-23 mark with runners in scoring position. Manager Dave Roberts earned his 72nd career postseason managerial victory.
The players
Dave Roberts
He is the manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers who has now reached 72 career postseason victories.
Max Muncy
He is a Dodgers infielder who provided late-inning insurance with a solo home run.
Andy Pages
He is a Dodgers outfielder who drove in two runs during the seventh inning to take the lead.
Edgardo Henriquez
He is a pitcher who earned the victory in the deciding game of the series.
Edwin Díaz
He is a relief pitcher who recorded his second save of the division series.
The details
Andy Pages broke the game open with a two-run single in the seventh inning, followed by a solo home run from Max Muncy in the ninth. Edgardo Henriquez earned the win while Edwin Díaz secured his second save of the series.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: Dodgers defeated Braves in NLDS Game 4.
October 11, 2026: The NLCS Game 1 is scheduled to begin.
Season Trajectory
This win keeps the Dodgers alive in their pursuit of three consecutive World Series titles. With this series victory, the team must secure eight more wins to achieve that historic repeat goal.
The victory ensures Los Angeles hosting or traveling for the NLCS starting October 11. The team now awaits the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres series to finalize their upcoming schedule.
The takeaway
The Dodgers pitching staff proved effective by limiting the opposition to only two hits over the final 4 1/3 innings. This defensive stability remains a critical factor for the team as they advance deeper into the postseason bracket.
What happens next
The Dodgers are scheduled to play Game 1 of the National League Championship Series on October 11, 2026.
Further reading
For more postseason coverage, visit Baseball.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Heavy.
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