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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 28, 2026Miami-Dade County

Atlanta Braves defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 to complete three-game sweep

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The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 1-0 on Thursday night, securing a three-game series sweep. The game was decided by a leadoff home run from Drake Baldwin against Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

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Why It Matters

This result concludes a three-game professional baseball series between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Key Facts

  • The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers with a final score of 1-0.
  • The game took place on Thursday night.
  • Chris Sale recorded 11 strikeouts during the game.
  • Chris Sale pitched a five-hit shutout.
  • Drake Baldwin hit a leadoff home run against Yoshinobu Yamamoto.
  • The result completed a three-game sweep of the Dodgers by the Braves.

Who's Mentioned

locationAtlanta“Location of the game.”PersonGrant Holmes“Atlanta Braves pitcher.”PersonDrake Baldwin“Atlanta Braves player who hit a leadoff home run.”PersonHa-Seong Kim“Atlanta Braves shortstop.”OrganizationAtlanta Braves“Professional baseball team.”PersonWalt Weiss“Atlanta Braves manager.”PersonTomoyuki Sugano“Colorado Rockies pitcher.”PersonYoshinobu Yamamoto“Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher.”PersonShohei Ohtani“Los Angeles Dodgers player.”PersonChris Sale“Atlanta Braves pitcher who threw a complete-game shutout.”PersonTarik Skubal“Detroit Tigers pitcher.”OrganizationLos Angeles Dodgers“Professional baseball team.”