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Dodgers Sweep Braves, Walker Buehler Set for Return on Monday

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The Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Atlanta Braves this weekend in what could have been one of the club’s biggest series so far this season. The 5-1 win in Sunday’s finale was highlighted by an offensive showcase by DH Shohei Ohtani and another solid outing from veteran southpaw James Paxton.

Ohtani went 4-for-4 with two long balls and three RBI on the afternoon, increasing his team-leading average and OPS to .364 and a monstrous 1.111, respectively. His homers were his ninth and tenth of the season.
Outfielder Teoscar Hernandez added a long ball of his own in the sixth inning to extend the Dodger lead to four runs.

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Miller, Dodgers Salvage Finale in 4-Game Set Against Braves

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Righty Bobby Miller threw seven strong innings, and Mookie Betts continued his offensive tear as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1, salvaging a win in an otherwise disappointing series against the National League’s best club.

Initially, it looked like it would be an exciting series after the Dodgers mounted an amazing comeback when starter Lance Lynn got throttled in the opener, but Los Angeles lost its momentum on an ugly strikeout from Enrique Hernandez to end the game.

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Freddie Freeman Returns to Atlanta as Dodgers Visit Braves

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One of the biggest anticipated series of the season begins Friday. The Los Angeles Dodgers take on the Atlanta Braves in a rematch of the last two NLCS. But all eyes will be on Freddie Freeman, as the Dodger first baseman returns to Atlanta, where he spent 12 seasons.

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Dodgers Sweep Reds in Cincinnati, Head to Atlanta to Face Braves

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The Dodgers benefitted from a solid outing by lefty veteran Clayton Kershaw and some timely hitting by several underperforming stars to defeat the Reds 10-5 on Thursday and complete the series sweep.

Kershaw looked decent in his second start since returning from the injured list, throwing six full innings on 80 pitches and surrendering one earned run on seven hits and a walk while striking out seven.

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Dodgers Boast Best Record in Young Season, Plus Latest Notes

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Through the first ten games of the 2022 MLB season, the Dodgers were ranked No. 1 in the first edition of MLB’s power rankings. Ever since losing two out of three games in Colorado during the Opening Series, the Dodgers have reeled off seven consecutive wins.

While it’s still really early, Freddie Freeman has looked like his MVP self, Cody Bellinger appears on his way to finding his 2019 groove, and Gavin Lux at times has looked like the Dodgers hottest hitter. If that all keeps in some sort throughout the season, it will be a very fun year.

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Braves Defeat Dodgers in NLCS Game 6, Advance to First World Series Since 1999

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Powered by a three-run homer by Eddie Rosario in the fourth inning, the Atlanta Braves’ offense did just enough to defeat the Dodgers in NLCS Game 6 on Saturday and advance to the 2021 World Series.

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Dodgers Stay Alive After NLCS Game 5 Victory

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With a massive 11-2 win against the Atlanta Braves, the Los Angeles Dodgers stayed alive in their hunt to repeat as World Champions. With the victory, also won their seventh consecutive elimination game.

All-star Chris Taylor put the team on his back by homering three times and knocking in six runs. Taylor ended the night 4-for-5. Taylor and AJ Pollock essentially beat the Braves themselves in a way. Pollock homered two times and knocked in four runs, as the two combined for ten RBI. Let’s hope the offense continues to explode in the next two games.

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Rosario, Braves Handle Dodgers in NLCS Game 4

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After the Dodgers seemingly grabbed a bit of momentum in Game 3 on Tuesday, the Braves came right back in Game 4 on Wednesday to defeat Los Angeles 9-2 and take a 3-1 series lead.

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Dodgers Strike Back in NLCS Game 3

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Oh boy, what a roller coaster that was! The Dodgers never make it easy for us, do they? I was getting ready to write the story about how the Dodgers would play tomorrow with their backs against the wall.

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Braves Take Control of 2021 NLCS After Second Consecutive Walk Off

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The Braves walked off for the second consecutive night against the Dodgers, taking a 2-0 series lead as the action shifts back to Los Angeles on Tuesday.

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