The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves, both division leaders, are set to play a series with significant playoff implications. According to CBS Sports, both teams are vying for a first-round playoff bye, with Los Angeles entering the matchup holding a four-game lead over Atlanta.
The Dodgers are working to solidify their rotation heading into the stretch. Yahoo Sports reported that pitcher Tyler Glasnow is set to rejoin the Los Angeles starting rotation for the series. Despite boasting the second-best record in baseball, the Dodgers have experienced what Yahoo Sports characterized as a difficult summer, including a recent losing skid followed by a surge.
Atlanta faces the matchup as part of what Yahoo Sports called "another big series ahead." The contest carries weight for both teams' positioning in the playoff bracket as the regular season progresses.