Atlanta Braves

The Dodgers took a 2-1 series lead Tuesday with a 3-1 win, pushing the Braves to the brink of elimination.

Chris Sale understands the weight of October. Given the circumstances, he knows exactly what Tuesday’s Game 3 of the National League Division Series means.

Ray Kerr delivered again as the spectacular story of the former 7-Eleven cashier turned Braves pitcher rolled on.

Kerr will be tasked with helping the Braves even their best-of-five series against the Dodgers at 1-1 after Saturday’s Game 1 loss.

Atlanta dropped its bullpen-game opener to the Dodgers, 5-3, and now heads into the rest of the series with looming questions surrounding its rotation.

The Atlanta Braves finalized their 26-man roster Saturday ahead of Game 1 of the National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

Atlanta Braves manager Walt Weiss reported to Truist Park on Thursday determined to avoid asking ace starter Chris Sale if he’d be available for relief duty.

First pitch was moved to 8:15 p.m. after all other Wild Card matchups wrapped up in two games, leaving this the lone best-of-three series remaining.

Whoever wins Game 3 between the Braves and Phillies will travel to Los Angeles to open a best-of-five series against the Dodgers on Saturday.