Tarik Skubal pitched six dominant innings for the Dodgers, allowing one run while the Los Angeles offense struck three home runs in triple-digit heat at Dodger Stadium. Teoscar Hernández, Kyle Tucker, and Max Muncy each went deep as the Dodgers staked themselves to a 1-0 series lead.
The Braves started Dylan Dodd, a left-handed pitcher, in what was described as a bullpen game. According to Battery Power, home plate umpire Roberto Ortiz drew challenges from both teams early with his strike zone calls in the first couple innings. The Braves were unable to generate enough offense to overcome Skubal's outing, remaining in the series hole heading into Game 2.