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Albies’ 8th-Inning Single Lifts Braves Past Dodgers

Atlanta secured a 4-3 victory over Los Angeles thanks to a critical hit by Albies in the eighth inning, snapping a recent skid for the home team.

Briar Keller

August 26, 20262 min read

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Late Inning Heroics Seal Victory

The Atlanta Braves overcame a resilient Los Angeles Dodgers pitching effort to claim a 4-3 victory at Truist Park on Tuesday. The game remained tight through seven innings before Albies provided the decisive blow in the eighth inning, driving in the go-ahead run that proved sufficient for the home crowd.

Early Exchange Sets Tone

Los Angeles struck first in the top of the opening frame. Dubón reached base and advanced on a single by Baldwin, who scored to give the Dodgers an early 1-0 lead. The pressure continued as Harris II singled to right, allowing Olson to score and extending the advantage to 2-0.

Albies then hit a sacrifice fly to center, scoring Dubón and pushing the margin to 3-0.

Atlanta responded in the bottom of the second inning. Thomas singled to right, bringing Edman home for the first run of the game. Feduccia followed with a single to left, scoring Tucker and making it 2-3. The Dodgers held their ground until the fourth inning when Call singled to center, allowing Edman to score and tying the contest at 3-3.

Pitching Duel Dominates Early Frames

Tyler Glasnow started for Los Angeles, delivering a strong performance despite taking the loss. He pitched five innings, allowing six hits and three earned runs while striking out seven batters without issuing a walk.

For Atlanta, Bryce Elder matched Glasnow’s intensity over six innings. He surrendered eight hits and three earned runs but also kept the Dodgers off balance with five strikeouts and no walks. The Braves’ bullpen maintained the tie after Elder exited.

Dylan Lee pitched one inning, allowing one hit but no runs or walks. Victor Mederos entered in relief, pitching two-thirds of an inning and striking out one batter while walking two. Dylan Dodd earned the win by pitching a perfect frame, retiring the side in order without allowing a hit or walk.

Closer Secures Final Out

The Dodgers attempted a rally in the eighth but could not overcome the deficit. Tanner Scott entered the game for Los Angeles and pitched one inning, allowing two hits and one earned run before leaving the mound. Jack Dreyer followed with two-thirds of an inning, striking out one batter but also issuing one walk.

Evan Phillips closed out the Dodgers’ effort with one-third of an inning, retiring the side without a hit or walk.

Raisel Iglesias came in for Atlanta to secure the save. He pitched a clean inning, allowing one hit and one walk while striking out one batter. The final score stood at 4-3, giving Atlanta their 77th win of the season, while Los Angeles fell to 80-52 on the year.

Attendance at Truist Park was recorded at 36,832.

Sources

https://www.espn.com/mlb/game/_/gameId/401816669

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Briar Keller

Briar Keller covers Saratoga high school and area college sports.

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