Dodgers get walked off by Braves in excruciating loss
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- The Dodgers suffered a 6-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves, marked by the early exit of pitcher Roki Sasaki due to a blister and critical defensive errors, including a costly misplay by Teoscar Hernández.
- Sasaki's injury led to a shift in pitching that allowed the Braves to take the lead, with Hernández overrunning a fly ball resulting in a two-run double that put Atlanta ahead 4-3.
- Despite scoring twice in the seventh inning to tie the game, the Dodgers failed to capitalize on multiple bases-loaded opportunities, leaving 11 runners on base overall.
- The game was ultimately decided in the ninth inning by Ha-Seong Kim’s walk-off single off Dodgers reliever Tanner Scott, who relied heavily on fastballs that Kim successfully connected with despite a low batting average.
- The loss extended the Dodgers’ series losing streak against winning teams to five and narrowed their National League playoff seed lead, highlighting ongoing struggles despite recent momentum.
