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MLB Division Series Roundup: Padres Stay Alive, Dodgers Put Braves On Brink

The Dodgers took control of their NL Division Series on Tuesday night, and the Padres ensured they'll have one more game.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 5:16 AM
MLB Division Series Roundup: Padres Stay Alive, Dodgers Put Braves On Brink
Key Things to Know
  • The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to lead their NLDS 2-1, while the Padres defeated the Brewers 4-3 to stay alive.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out a postseason career-high 10 batters over seven innings against Atlanta.
  • Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman hit home runs off Chris Sale in the same inning for Los Angeles.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres earned key NLDS victories on Tuesday night. In Atlanta, Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 batters over seven innings, while Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman both homered off Chris Sale to give the Dodgers a 3-1 win over the Braves and a 2-1 series lead. Meanwhile, the Padres stayed alive by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3.

San Diego's victory was secured behind a solo home run from Jake Cronenworth and Michael King's two-inning save, which cut Milwaukee's series lead to 2-1. Atlanta's lone run against Yamamoto came via a Drake Baldwin groundout in the fifth inning. Both series continue Wednesday alongside ALDS Game 3 matchups.

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