Yoshinobu Yamamoto showcased his pitching prowess by striking out 10 batters over seven innings, while Kike Hernandez’s two-run homer propelled the Los Angeles Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over Atlanta on Tuesday night, giving them a 2-1 lead in the NL Division Series.
Yamamoto outshined Atlanta’s ace Chris Sale, who struggled, allowing three runs and seven hits in five innings. The 2025 World Series MVP limited the Braves to just four hits and one walk, extending his postseason record to 8-1.
With a chance to clinch the series and pursue a historic third consecutive World Series title, the Dodgers will face Atlanta in Game 4 on Wednesday night.
Atlanta’s decision to rest Sale backfired as he gave up crucial runs, including a two-run homer by Hernandez and a solo shot by Freddie Freeman. In Game 4, Tyler Mahle is set to pitch against the Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow, with Mahle confirming that an earlier abdominal issue is no longer a concern.
In another playoff match, the San Diego Padres edged out the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in Game 3 of their NL Division Series. Jake Cronenworth’s tiebreaking homer and solid pitching from Michael King secured the Padres’ victory, reducing the Brewers’ series lead to 2-1.
The Padres will look to even the series in Game 4 at Petco Park on Wednesday night, with a potential Game 5 scheduled in Milwaukee on Friday if needed. Despite missing star closer Mason Miller, the Padres managed to hold off the Brewers, with King stepping up to secure his first postseason save and help his team stay alive in the playoffs.
