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A seven-run ninth innings helped the Los Angeles Dodgers get their first win over the Atlanta Braves in the four-game series on Sunday. The Dodgers (88-61) would want to continue that form after their recent results have left them trailing the Philadelphia Phillies (90-59) for the best record in the National League.
This will be the seventh encounter this season between the opponents, with Los Angeles leading 4-2 having swept Atlanta at home back in May.
Dodgers vs. Braves recent form and records
The Dodgers are 4-6 in their last ten games with one series victory over the Cleveland Guardians during that stretch. The National League West leaders still hold a 3.5-game lead over the San Diego Padres.
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The Braves are still level with the Mets for the last NL Wild Card spot but New York has a better head-to-head record. So Atlanta has to stay ahead in the race. They are 5-5 in their last ten games.
Players to Watch
Starting Pitchers
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (6-2, 2.77 ERA, 92 SO) vs. Max Fried (9-9, 3.46 ERA, 144 SO)
Dodgers starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto will mark his second start against the Braves after coming back from injury. He has 92 strikeouts and a 2.77 ERA in 15 games started.
Last start: 4.0 IP, three hits, one run, 0 earned runs, eight strikeouts
Career vs. Braves: First start against Atlanta.
Max Fried has 144 strikeouts and 1.22 WHIP from 26 games started this season.
Last start: 6.0 IP, 11 hits, four runs, four earned runs, six strikeouts
Career vs. Dodgers: One game started, four earned runs and 7 strikeouts.
Must Watch Hitters
Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani reached yet another offensive career high with two doubles on Sunday. He is three home runs and two stolen bases away from the historic 50-50 season. Tommy Edman has been in form hitting .351 with five home runs in the last ten games.
Braves
Marcell Ozuna leads the Braves lineup with .934 OPS including 37 home runs this season. Michael Harris II is 9-for-45 with 7 RBIs, including 2 home runs in the last ten games.
Dodgers vs. Braves Betting Odds
Dodgers vs. Braves expert picks and game prediction
The Dodgers will benefit from a healthy Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting on the mound. Opposing him will be Max Fried, who has shown signs of season fatigue off late.
LA needs their batting order to fire, after a few hot and cold types of performances. On the other hand, Atlanta needs the win to keep them in postseason contention. It may be another close encounter decided by a one-inning turnaround as was the case on Sunday.
Runline: Under 1.5
Total Runs Scored: Over 7.5
Prediction: Dodgers 7, Braves 3
