LOS ANGELES -- The last time the Braves and Dodgers met in the postseason, a trip to the World Series was on the line. The Braves ousted the Dodgers in the 2021 NL Championship Series, going on to win the…
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are set to begin their 2026 National League Division Series on Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium. As the Dodgers pursue a historic three-peat, Game 1 marks the sixth postseason meeting between the two franchises. Atlanta eliminated the Philadelphia Phillies in the Wild Card Series to advance, despite the Dodgers holding home-field advantage after a bye.
Los Angeles is expected to start right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto, while injuries have left Atlanta's Game 1 starter undecided, with Grant Holmes and J.R. Ritchie among the options. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts plans to use a leadoff platoon featuring Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, while the Braves hope to capitalize after winning five of six regular-season games against Los Angeles.
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