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Dodgers Conquer Braves, March to Third Straight NLCS
8 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers secured their NLCS spot with a 4-1 victory over the Braves.
- Shohei Ohtani was instrumental in tying the game early.
- Andy Pages delivered a clutch two-run single in the seventh inning.
The Los Angeles Dodgers have clinched their spot in the NL Championship Series for the third year in a row, following a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of their NLDS matchup. The decisive game, played on Wednesday, saw a tightly contested pitchers' duel.
The Braves initially took a 1-0 lead in the first inning, but the Dodgers quickly responded in the second. Shohei Ohtani sparked the offense with a walk, stolen base, and scored due to a throwing error. The game remained tied until the seventh inning when a two-run single by Andy Pages propelled the Dodgers ahead. An insurance home run in the ninth inning sealed the victory.
The Dodgers now await the outcome of the Milwaukee Brewers and San Diego Padres series to determine their opponent in the upcoming NLCS. Game 1 of the NLCS is scheduled for Sunday, October 11th.
