Dodgers Advance to NLCS After 4-1 Win Over Braves

Los Angeles defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Game 4 of the NL Division Series on Wednesday, October 7, clinching the best-of-five series 3-1. The Dodgers advance to the NLCS for the third consecutive season.

GAME HIGHLIGHT 1: Pages Delivers in the Seventh

With the game tied 1-1, the Dodgers loaded the bases in the seventh inning. Andy Pages came through with a two-run single, giving Los Angeles a 3-1 lead.

The hit marked a major turnaround for Pages, who had struggled earlier in the series. Manager Dave Roberts continued to show confidence in him, and Pages responded when the Dodgers needed him most.

GAME HIGHLIGHT 2: Muncy Adds Insurance

Max Muncy provided another big postseason moment in the ninth inning, launching a solo home run to extend the Dodgers’ lead to 4-1.

The insurance run gave Edwin Díaz room to work as Los Angeles closed out the Braves and secured the series victory.

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WHAT’S NEXT

• The Dodgers now move on to the NLCS and will face the winner of the Milwaukee Brewers-San Diego Padres NLDS.

Los Angeles is seeking a third consecutive World Series championship. The Dodgers will have time to reset, prepare their pitching staff and wait for their next opponent before the NLCS begins.

For now, the Dodgers have accomplished their first postseason goal: advance.

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