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Dodgers begin quest for third straight World Series title by holding on for Game 1 win over Braves
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Key Points:
- Dodgers' starter Tarik Skubal delivered a dominant performance in Game 1 of the NLDS, striking out seven and allowing only one run over six innings, leading Los Angeles to a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves.
- The Braves' bullpen struggled after starter Dylan Dodd's strong three scoreless innings, with Victor Mederos giving up a two-run homer to Teoscar Hernández, prompting a pitching change.
- The Dodgers extended their lead with home runs from Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy in the sixth inning, capitalizing on Braves' bullpen fatigue following a recent Wild Card Series.
- Despite a late rally by the Braves, including a two-run homer by Ozzie Albies, the Dodgers' bullpen, led by Evan Phillips, secured the final outs to clinch the win.
- The Dodgers aim to continue their momentum in Game 2 against the Braves, building on their strong start to the postseason.
