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Tyler Mahle shut down Dodgers earlier this year with SF Giants, now Braves need him to save their season

The Braves need Tyler Mahle to save their season, but the good news is he dominated the Dodgers as a member of the Giants earlier this year.

By Nick San Miguel · Around the Foghorn

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Tyler Mahle starts Game 4 for the Atlanta Braves facing elimination against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The Dodgers lead the best-of-five NLDS 2-1 after defeating the Braves 3-1 on Tuesday.
Mahle previously threw seven scoreless innings against the Dodgers on April 22 as a Giant.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Former San Francisco Giants pitcher Tyler Mahle starts Game 4 of the NLDS for the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday, tasked with staving off elimination against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead following a 3-1 victory on Tuesday. Writer Nick San Miguel highlights that Mahle previously shut down Los Angeles on April 22 while with San Francisco, delivering seven scoreless innings.

Since joining Atlanta at the trade deadline, Mahle posted a 1.99 ERA across nine starts. San Miguel views Mahle's past success against the Dodgers—including a career 3.15 regular-season ERA against them—as reason for optimism as the Braves attempt to force a deciding Game 5.

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