Los Angeles Dodgers Clinch NL Division Series with 4-1 Victory Over Atlanta Braves
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 4-1 in Atlanta to clinch the NL Division Series, highlighted by Andy Pages' go-ahead single in the seventh inning.
Springfield Holyoke, MA, October 7, 2026 — The Los Angeles Dodgers have advanced in the postseason, defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to clinch the National League Division Series. The decisive game took place in Atlanta.
The victory secured the series for the Dodgers, marking a significant milestone in their playoff run. The game remained close until the seventh inning, when the Dodgers managed to break the tie.
A key moment in the contest occurred in the seventh inning with Andy Pages at bat. Pages delivered a crucial go-ahead single that provided the Dodgers with the lead they would not relinquish. This hit proved to be the turning point in the game and the series.
The final score of 4-1 reflects a strong defensive effort and timely hitting from the Dodgers. Further details regarding the game’s scoring plays, individual player statistics beyond the pivotal seventh-inning single, or the specific timeline of events were not provided in the summary.
With this win, the Dodgers move forward in the National League playoff structure, while the Braves’ season concludes. The opponent and schedule for the next round of the National League playoffs for the Dodgers will be determined as other series conclude.
The summary did not include information on the starting pitchers, other key offensive plays, or any notable defensive performances that contributed to the final outcome, beyond the seventh-inning single.
Story summarized from the original created by CHARLES ODUM, Associated Press on www.wwlp.com, see more information here.
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