Game result and context
Atlanta Braves defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on August 27, 2026, behind a dominant pitching performance from Chris Sale and a first-inning home run by Drake Baldwin.
Final result
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 1-0. The game was decided in the first inning and remained a defensive struggle for the duration of the contest.
How the game changed
The only run of the game occurred in the bottom of the first inning when Drake Baldwin hit a solo home run. This early lead proved sufficient as the Braves' pitching staff held the Dodgers scoreless for all nine innings.
Key performances
Chris Sale earned the win for Atlanta, pitching a complete game shutout. He struck out 11 batters over nine innings of work. Drake Baldwin provided the offense with his solo home run in the first inning.
For the Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto took the loss, allowing one earned run over 6.1 innings while striking out eight. Mookie Betts recorded two hits for Los Angeles, and Edgardo Henriquez contributed a scoreless inning of relief with three strikeouts.
Season and playoff context
Following this game, the Los Angeles Dodgers hold a record of 80-54 and remain in first place in their division with a magic number of 21. The Atlanta Braves move to 79-55, also holding first place in their division with a magic number of 24.