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Suarez escapes huge midgame jam, plus more NLDS Game 2 takeaways

LOS ANGELES -- Just like that, we've got ourselves a series. The Braves pieced their way to a crucial 3-2 victory over the Dodgers in Game 2 on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium to even the National League Division Series…

Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 4:09 AM
Suarez escapes huge midgame jam, plus more NLDS Game 2 takeaways
Key Things to Know
  • The Braves defeated the Dodgers 3-2 in Game 2 to tie the NLDS at one game apiece.
  • Ray Kerr threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings as Atlanta's opener to set up Game 3 starter Chris Sale.
  • Freddie Freeman hit a game-tying solo home run in the fourth inning for the Dodgers.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in Game 2 on Sunday night at Dodger Stadium, evening the National League Division Series at 1-1. Atlanta used opener Ray Kerr for 2 2/3 scoreless innings to execute their pitching strategy, setting up Chris Sale for Game 3 in Atlanta.

Dodgers starter Blake Snell issued five walks across 3 2/3 innings, while Freddie Freeman tied the game with a solo home run in the fourth inning. Both teams turned to their bullpens, highlighted by scoreless relief appearances from Atlanta's Robert Suarez and Los Angeles' Edwin Diaz.

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