Dodgers dispatch Braves, advance to third straight NLCS

The Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to clinch the best-of-five matchup in Game 4 and advance to their third straight NLCS.

By Jeff Passan · ESPN

Published: Thursday, 8 October 2026 at 4:05 AM

Key Things to Know

Andy Pages hit a tiebreaking two-run single as the Dodgers beat the Braves 4-1 to reach the NLCS.
The Game 4 victory secured a 3-1 NLDS series win for Los Angeles over Atlanta.
Los Angeles pitchers limited the Braves to three hits in the deciding contest.

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Andy Pages hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the seventh inning to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the National League Division Series. The win secured a 3-1 series victory and clinched the Dodgers' third consecutive trip to the National League Championship Series, where they will face the Milwaukee Brewers.

Five Dodgers pitchers held Atlanta to three hits on Wednesday, with Edwin Diaz earning the save after starter Tyler Glasnow allowed one run over 4⅔ innings. Max Muncy added an eighth-inning solo home run to seal the win, while Atlanta's offense struggled, going 0-for-7 with runners in scoring position in Game 4.

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