Game result and context
Atlanta Braves defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 in a back-and-forth contest, moving to 78-55 on the season while the Dodgers fell to 80-53.
Final result
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-5 on August 26, 2026. The game was decided in the bottom of the ninth inning, breaking a 5-5 tie to finalize the score.
The Dodgers entered the game with an 80-53 record, while the Braves improved to 78-55.
How the game changed
The Braves took an early lead in the first inning on a solo home run by Matt Olson. The Dodgers responded with a run in the second and two more in the third, highlighted by a two-run home run from Tommy Edman to take a 3-1 lead.
Atlanta regained momentum in the fourth inning, scoring three runs to move ahead 4-3. After the Dodgers tied the game in the seventh, Sean Murphy hit a solo home run in the sixth to keep the Braves competitive. The game remained deadlocked until the bottom of the ninth, when the Braves scored the decisive run to secure the win.
Key performances
Sean Murphy led the Braves' offense, going 3-for-4 with a home run and one RBI. Drake Baldwin also contributed significantly, recording three hits and two RBI in four at-bats. Matt Olson added a solo home run in his three at-bats.
For the Dodgers, Tommy Edman provided the primary offensive spark, finishing 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI. AJ Smith-Shawver pitched 5.0 innings for Atlanta, allowing three earned runs while striking out three batters.
Season and playoff context
This game was the second of a three-game regular season series. With the win, the Braves moved to 78-55, maintaining their position in the standings as the season progresses toward the playoffs. The Dodgers hold a record of 80-53 following the loss.