Atlanta Braves defeat Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 to end Dodgers' winning streak

The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 at Truist Park, snapping the Dodgers’ six-game winning streak in a key National League matchup. Ozzie Albies provided the decisive blow with an RBI single in the eighth inning, setting a franchise record for sacrifice flies.

The game featured the return of Dodgers pitcher Tyler Glasnow from a long-term injury. While he struggled early, allowing three runs in the first inning, he stabilized to pitch five innings with seven strikeouts. The Dodgers attempted a ninth-inning comeback after Shohei Ohtani hit a triple, but they were unable to drive him in.

Regarding Shohei Ohtani, despite a 16-at-bat hitless streak being broken by his ninth-inning triple, concerns were raised about his left knee after he appeared to limp following a play in the seventh. However, manager Dave Roberts noted that Ohtani appeared fine following his aggressive sprint to third base. Ohtani is expected to begin bullpen sessions soon, with a potential pitching return as early as late August or early September.