The Dodgers claimed a 3-1 victory over the Braves on Tuesday evening in the post-season, adding another chapter to their recent dominance in this rivalry. The result extends Los Angeles' winning streak against Atlanta to three matches in a row, having won both previous meetings of the series 3-2 and 5-3.
The Braves came into this fixture riding a mixed run, with two wins against the Phillies sandwiched between losses to the Dodgers. Their last five matches showed three victories and two defeats, but the pattern against their immediate opponents told a different story entirely. The visitors, meanwhile, had been on a strong run, winning all five of their previous matches across both this series and their matches against the Giants.
Without detailed minute-by-minute events available for this contest, the final score speaks to a game where the Dodgers controlled the narrative. They were the ones who played better when it mattered, extending their unbeaten run against their division rivals to four matches.
The post-season stage brought a different intensity to what had already become a one-sided relationship between these two franchises. The Dodgers refused to go away, while the Braves, despite their recent successes against Philadelphia, could not find a way past their opponents.
The victory moves the Dodgers further ahead in this series, while the Braves now face an uphill battle. Three losses in four meetings suggests the balance of power has shifted, and the visitors are on a good run at the most critical time of the year.
