# ATLANTA WINS OPENER - Braves Seize Momentum, Overcome Dodgers

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Podcast: [Locked On MLB - Daily Podcast On Major League Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-mlb-daily-podcast-on-major-league-baseball-644196)
Published: 2026-08-26T14:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/podcasts/locked-on-mlb/
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## Resource

Atlanta Braves outlast Los Angeles Dodgers in a playoff-level thriller, keeping their sights set on avoiding the Wild Card round. Can Atlanta’s clutch defense and timely hitting propel them past the defending champs in the coming weeks? Sully recaps the Braves’ gritty victory behind Ozzie Albies’ crucial RBI and a nail-biting ninth-inning escape featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts. The show spotlights dramatic swings in the MLB playoff race, standout performances from Francisco Lindor and Yainer Diaz, plus the Yankees’ struggles and Red Sox’s extra-inning heroics. Key topics include strategy around postseason pitching, the impact of winning streaks by teams like the Mariners and Royals, and listener reactions to potential playoff realignment and rule changes. Don’t miss Sully’s lively takes on baseball’s biggest storylines and the latest trivia challenge.

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