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Braves-Dodgers NLDS Game 2 FAQ (Sun., 8 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX One)

LOS ANGELES -- The Braves aren’t in must-win territory against the Dodgers just yet in their National League Division Series showdown -- but they’re about as close as you can get. After dropping Game 1 of the National League Division…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 1:48 AM
Braves-Dodgers NLDS Game 2 FAQ (Sun., 8 p.m. ET, FS1/FOX One)
Key Things to Know
  • The Dodgers host the Braves for Game 2 of the NLDS following a 5-3 Game 1 victory.
  • Left-hander Blake Snell will start for Los Angeles, while Atlanta's starting pitcher remains undecided.
  • Teams that win the first two games of a best-of-five MLB postseason series advance 89% of the time.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Atlanta Braves for Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Sunday at Dodger Stadium. After taking Game 1 with a 5-3 win, Los Angeles looks to build a 2-0 series lead behind left-handed starting pitcher Blake Snell. Atlanta manager Walt Weiss faces a pivotal contest as the Braves seek to even the series before heading home.

Atlanta has not confirmed its starting pitcher, with veteran Chris Sale, Grant Holmes, and rookie JR Ritchie among the possibilities. The Dodgers will have all high-leverage bullpen arms ready, while manager Dave Roberts sits one postseason victory away from tying Tony La Russa for second-most all-time with 71 wins.

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