Roberts Eyes October Rematch After Braves Sweep Dodgers
After being swept by Atlanta, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said he looks forward to facing the Braves in the playoffs. Atlanta has won five of six meetings this season, including a complete-game shutout by Chris Sale in the finale. Roberts acknowledged the Dodgers struggled to capitalize on opportunities but believes a postseason series would reset the matchup.
The sweep at Truist Park gave Atlanta its fifth win in six meetings this season, handing the Braves a decisive tiebreaker edge in the tight National League standings. Chris Sale's complete-game shutout in the finale capped the series, while closer Tanner Scott surrendered late game-winning runs in each of the first two contests.
Los Angeles has now lost 12 of 13 games against teams currently holding playoff spots since late July, including dropping three of four to Milwaukee. The Dodgers' rotation performed well — Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto each allowed just one earned run — yet the offense failed to support them. Will Smith's imminent return could help, but Andy Pages' absence leaves a gap in the lineup.
This series result could reshape the National League playoff picture, as Atlanta now holds the tiebreaker over Los Angeles for the top seeds. For Dodgers fans, the team's 1-12 record