Ozzie Albies singled in the go-ahead run with two outs in the eighth inning, giving the Atlanta Braves a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night and snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak.
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Tuesday night at Truist Park, with Ozzie Albies delivering a two-out RBI single in the eighth inning to break a 3-3 tie. The loss snapped the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak and evened the season series between the two first-place clubs.
Braves’ Late Heroics
Albies’ clutch hit with two outs in the eighth proved to be the difference, plating the go-ahead run and handing the Braves their 77th win of the season. The Braves improved to 77-55, maintaining their hold on first place in the NL East. The victory was a testament to Atlanta’s resilience, as they rallied from a 3-2 deficit earlier in the game.
Atlanta’s pitching staff, despite missing several key arms due to injuries, managed to limit the Dodgers’ potent offense to just three runs. The bullpen, which has been taxed all season, came through in the late innings to secure the win.
Dodgers’ Streak Ends
The Dodgers, now 80-52, saw their six-game winning streak come to an end. Despite the loss, they remain firmly atop the NL West with the best record in the National League. The offense managed only three runs against a Braves staff that entered the series with the NL East’s best record.
Los Angeles’ relief corps struggled to hold the line in the late innings, surrendering the go-ahead run in the eighth. The Dodgers will look to bounce back in Game 2 of the series, aiming to avoid dropping two straight to a fellow division leader.
Turning Point
The pivotal moment came in the bottom of the eighth inning. With the game tied at 3-3 and two outs, Albies stepped to the plate and delivered a single to drive in the winning run. The hit silenced the Dodgers’ dugout and energized the Truist Park crowd, giving the Braves a lead they would not relinquish.
Injury Report
Both teams are dealing with significant injuries on the mound. The Braves have Reynaldo Lopez (15-Day IL), Robert Suarez (15-Day IL), Joe Jimenez (60-Day IL), Spencer Strider (60-Day IL), and Spencer Schwellenbach (60-Day IL) all sidelined. The Dodgers are similarly banged up, with Bobby Miller, Blake Treinen, Ben Casparius, Spencer Strider, and Spencer Schwellenbach on the 60-Day IL, and Reynaldo Lopez, Robert Suarez, and Will Klein on the 15-Day IL. Catcher Will Smith is also on the 60-Day IL.
- Ozzie Albies: Game-winning RBI single in the 8th
- Dodgers’ offense: Held to 3 runs by Braves pitching
- Both teams: Multiple pitchers on IL, testing depth
- Braves: 1-0 series lead, can clinch with Game 2 win
- Dodgers: Six-game win streak snapped, look to rebound
What It Means
The Braves have taken a 1-0 lead in the series and can clinch a series win with another victory on Wednesday. For the Dodgers, the loss is a setback but not a disaster, as they still hold a comfortable lead in the NL West. Both teams will be closely watched as they navigate their injury-plagued pitching staffs down the stretch.
Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday, August 26, at 7:15 PM ET at Truist Park. The Dodgers will aim to even the series, while the Braves look to build momentum and keep pace in the NL East race.
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