Dodgers Fall Short Against Braves After Long Night
Atlanta — The Los Angeles Dodgers ended their seven-game winning streak with a disappointing 4-3 loss to the Atlanta Braves Sunday night, marking their first defeat in six meetings with the Braves this season. The game was characterized by a grueling three-hour rain delay followed by another three-hour matchup that didn’t start until after 10 p.m. Saturday.
Despite showcasing explosive offense during their winning streak—scoring 63 runs total—the Dodgers struggled to find their rhythm against Braves starter Bryce Elder, who retired the first eight hitters in order, striking out key players like Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts. The Dodgers managed only four hits through the first six innings, with their only notable offensive moments coming from Max Muncy and Miguel Rojas.
On the other side, Dustin May allowed two early two-run home runs to Austin Riley, which proved pivotal. Although the Dodgers’ bullpen performed admirably with 2 1/3 scoreless innings, late efforts to tie the game fell short. Rojas’ home run brought them within one run, but ultimately, the game ended with Ohtani stranded on deck. The Dodgers now look to rebound in their upcoming matches.
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