Atlanta’s Cy Young gambit pays off with sucker-punch to Dodgers in NLDS

Atlanta jumps on Blake Snell in Game 2 while holding back Chris Sale, setting up nicely.for an upset.

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Published: Monday, 5 October 2026 at 6:12 AM

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Atlanta defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 to even the NLDS at 1-1 after resting Chris Sale.
Ray Kerr started the bullpen game, while Didier Fuentes retired 11 straight batters in relief.
Michael Harris II paced Atlanta's offense with three hits, an RBI, and a run scored.

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Atlanta defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 at Dodger Stadium to tie their best-of-five National League Division Series at 1-1. Choosing to rest Cy Young Award winner Chris Sale for Game 3, Atlanta utilized a bullpen game started by Ray Kerr, while 21-year-old Didier Fuentes retired 11 consecutive batters in relief before Raisel Iglesias recorded the final out.

Offensively, Michael Harris II led Atlanta by hitting a single, double, and triple while driving in a run. With the series shifting to Atlanta, Sale is scheduled to face Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto in Game 3, followed by Tyler Mahle against Tyler Glasnow in Game 4.

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Atlanta’s Cy Young gambit pays off with sucker-punch to Dodgers in NLDS

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