Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves Match Player Stats: Who’s Winning the NLDS?
Box scores bury the story. You see six hits here and eight there, and you still can’t tell who is driving the series. This guide fixes that. It breaks down Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves match player stats from the 2026 NLDS, shows who is hot and who is stuck, and flags what to watch in Game 4.
Where Does the Dodgers–Braves NLDS Stand Right Now?
The Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 in Game 3 and lead the best-of-five series 2-1. The teams split the first two games at Dodger Stadium. Atlanta faces elimination tonight. abc7dodgerblue
| Item | Detail |
| Series score | Dodgers lead 2-1 |
| Game 1 (Oct 3) | Dodgers win |
| Game 2 (Oct 4) | Braves 3, Dodgers 2 |
| Game 3 (Oct 6) | Dodgers 3, Braves 1 |
| Game 4 (Oct 7) | Dodgers at Braves, 3:00 PM PT |
| Game 5, if needed (Oct 9) | Braves at Dodgers |
According to the sports data feed utilized for this page, Los Angeles has a 58% chance of winning Game 4, while Atlanta has a 42% chance.
How Were These Player Stats Gathered?
Trust starts with sourcing. Every number below comes from official box-score data and was cross-checked against game recaps. When the two disagreed, the line was dropped.
| Source type | What it supplied | Where to verify |
| Official box scores | Hits, RBI, home runs, pitch counts | MLB.com postseason hub |
| Team press releases | Schedule, series format, history | MLB.com NLDS announcement |
| Historical databases | Career and season context | Baseball-Reference |
Scope note: I could not confirm a full Game 1 box score, so the player tables cover Games 2 and 3 only. Check the MLB.com box score for Game 1 lines.
What Happened in Each Game?
| Game | Final | Decisive moment | Winning pitcher |
| Game 2 | Braves 3, Dodgers 2 | Michael Harris II went 3-for-5 with a double and a triple | Dylan Lee |
| Game 3 | Dodgers 3, Braves 1 | Kiké Hernández hit a two-run homer in the fourth | Yoshinobu Yamamoto |
Los Angeles has scored 10 straight runs via home runs to open this postseason, an MLB record, despite going 0-for-13 with runners in scoring position. That tells you how the Dodgers win: power, not patience. Yahoo Sports
Which Dodgers Hitters Are Producing?
Here are the Games 2 and 3 totals for the main Los Angeles bats.
| Player | AB | H | HR | RBI | Notes |
| Freddie Freeman | 9 | 3 | 2 | 2 | Homered in both games |
| Mookie Betts | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Three walks total |
| Andy Pages | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Two hits in Game 3 |
| Kyle Tucker | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | One hit each game |
| Shohei Ohtani | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Two walks, no extra-base hits |
| Teoscar Hernández | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Hitless in both games |
| Kiké Hernández | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Game 3 two-run shot |
| Max Muncy | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | Game 2 homer |
Freeman is the story. He spent his first 11 seasons in Atlanta, and he is now punishing his old club. Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández remain the quiet bats to watch.
Which Braves Hitters Are Driving Atlanta?
| Player | AB | H | XBH | RBI | Notes |
| Michael Harris II | 9 | 4 | 2 | 1 | Double and triple in Game 2 |
| Matt Olson | 9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Scored in Game 2 |
| Mauricio Dubón | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Single and run in Game 3 |
| Ozzie Albies | 9 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Double in Game 3 |
| Ronald Acuña Jr. | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Two walks |
| Austin Riley | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | Hitless |
| Drake Baldwin | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1 | Drove in the lone Game 3 run |
Harris is carrying the lineup. Acuña, Riley and Baldwin have combined for one hit in 25 at-bats. Atlanta cannot win this series until that changes.
How Did Yamamoto and Sale Compare?
This was the pitching matchup everyone wanted. Yamamoto struck out a postseason career-high 10 batters, allowed four hits, and gave up one run. abc30
| Stat | Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) | Chris Sale (ATL) |
| Innings | 7 | 5 |
| Hits allowed | 4 | 7 |
| Earned runs | 1 | 3 |
| Strikeouts | 10 | 7 |
| Walks | 1 | 0 |
| Home runs allowed | 0 | 2 |
Sale entered with a 2.16 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 200 strikeouts this season. He pitched well enough to win most nights, but two mistakes cost him. Yamamoto is now 8-1 in his postseason career. sportsbettingdimeabc7
Which Bullpen Arms Matter Most?
| Reliever | Team | Recent role | Result |
| Edwin Díaz | Dodgers | Closer | Saved Game 3 |
| Tanner Scott | Dodgers | Setup | 1 IP, 2 K in Game 3 |
| Raisel Iglesias | Braves | Closer | Saved Game 2 |
| Dylan Lee | Braves | Middle relief | Won Game 2 |
| Ray Kerr | Braves | Long relief | 2.2 IP, 4 K in Game 2 |
Both bullpens have held. Late innings in Game 4 could decide the series.
What Do the Team-Level Numbers Show?
| Stat (Games 2–3 combined) | Dodgers | Braves |
| Runs | 5 | 4 |
| Hits | 14 | 11 |
| Home runs | 4 | 0 |
| Hits with runners in scoring position | 0-for-12 | 1-for-12 |
| Errors | 0 | 2 |
The Dodgers hit four home runs and the Braves hit none. That gap explains the series.
How Do the Teams Compare Over Time?
| Category | Detail |
| 2026 regular season | The Braves won five of six games and outscored Los Angeles 26-15. |
| Postseason meetings | This is their sixth. Atlanta won in 1996 and 2021; Los Angeles won in 2013, 2018 and 2020. |
| Reigning status | The Dodgers are back-to-back World Series champions. Major League Baseball +2 |
The regular-season edge belonged to Atlanta. October has favored the Dodgers.
Which Matchups Will Decide Game 4?
| Matchup | Why it matters |
| Freeman vs Braves pitching | He has two homers in two games |
| Harris II vs Dodgers pitching | Atlanta’s only consistent threat |
| Ohtani’s bat | One hit in eight at-bats; a breakout changes the math |
| Braves with runners on | One hit in 12 chances is not enough |
| Bullpen depth | Both teams will go to relievers early |
How Do You Read These Stats Like an Analyst?
| Stat | Meaning | Good number |
| AVG | Hits divided by at-bats | .300+ |
| OPS | On-base plus slugging | .800+ |
| ERA | Earned runs per nine innings | Under 3.00 |
| WHIP | Walks plus hits per inning | Under 1.10 |
| RISP | Performance with runners on second or third | Varies |
Small samples mislead. A hitter who goes 0-for-8 in October is not “broken.” Look at pitch quality and contact, not just results.
Where Can You Track Live Dodgers–Braves Stats?
| Need | Best place |
| Live box score | MLB.com Gameday |
| Career postseason numbers | Baseball-Reference |
| Advanced metrics | Baseball Savant |
| Schedule and tickets | Dodgers.com and Braves.com |
What Should You Do Next?
Atlanta must win to stay alive. Los Angeles needs one more win to reach the NLCS. Bookmark this page and compare each new Los Angeles Dodgers vs Atlanta Braves match player stats update against the tables above. Then tell us in the comments: does Freeman’s bat or Harris’s glove decide Game 4?
