The Dodgers seized a series lead in their NLDS matchup against the Braves with a victory powered by Enrique Hernández and Freddie Freeman. The win gives Los Angeles control of the series as play continues.
Atlanta will counter with Chris Sale, a former Cy Young Award winner, on extra rest in their next game. Per multiple reports, Sale will have five days of rest before taking the mound. A victory would put the Braves one win away from the NLCS for the first time since 2021, according to the available reports.
Elsewhere in the postseason, Michael King kept the Padres' season alive with another tight win that avoided elimination.