The Atlanta Braves saw their 2026 season come to a disappointing end Wednesday night as the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied for a 4-1 victory in Game Four of the National League Division Series at Truist Park.
The Dodgers claimed the best-of-five series three games to one, advancing to the National League Championship Series while bringing Atlanta’s postseason run to an end.
The Braves got off to a promising start when Michael Harris II singled on the first pitch of the bottom of the first inning, stole second base, advanced to third, and scored on a wild pitch to give Atlanta an early 1-0 advantage.
However, the Dodgers answered in the second inning when Shohei Ohtani scored following a pair of Atlanta defensive errors, tying the game at one.
Atlanta starting pitcher Tyler Mahle delivered another strong postseason performance, allowing just two runs, one earned, over six and one-third innings. But the Braves’ bullpen couldn’t hold the Dodgers in check.
With the game tied in the seventh inning, Andy Pages delivered the biggest hit of the night, lining a bases-loaded, two-run single into center field off Robert Suarez to give Los Angeles a 3-1 lead.
Max Muncy added some insurance in the ninth inning with a solo home run, extending the Dodgers’ advantage to 4-1.
The Braves’ offense struggled throughout the evening, managing just three hits. Atlanta also finished the series hitting just one-for-23 with runners in scoring position, a major factor in the team’s elimination.
Despite capturing the National League East championship and advancing past Philadelphia in the Wild Card Series, the Braves couldn’t overcome the defending World Series champions.
The Dodgers now advance to face the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Championship Series, beginning Sunday.
For Atlanta, the loss brings an end to the 2026 baseball season, leaving the Braves looking toward 2027 and another opportunity to compete for a World Series championship.
