# Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers MLB series

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/atlanta-braves-and-los-angeles-dodgers-mlb-series
> Updated: 2026-08-27T23:06:13.000Z. Sources: 31. Developments: 2.

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers engaged in a high-stakes series at Truist Park. The series began with the Braves securing a 6-5 walk-off victory, driven by a ninth-inning hit from Ha-Seong Kim, which ended a six-game winning streak for the Dodgers.

In the subsequent matchup, the Dodgers secured a 5-3 victory. The contest featured a reunion between former Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson. During the series, the Braves opted to rest outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr., with manager Walt Weiss describing the decision as a “mental rest day” to assist the player in recovering his offensive form following a hamstring injury.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-27: Dodgers defeat Braves as Acuña Jr. sits out for mental rest

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in a matchup featuring a reunion between Freddie Freeman and Matt Olson, while the Braves rested Ronald Acuña Jr. to address his recent offensive slump.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dodgers-defeat-braves-as-acua-jr-sits-out-for-mental-rest

### 2026-08-25: Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers clash in high-stakes MLB series

The Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers face off in a critical divisional matchup at Truist Park, featuring a high-profile pitching duel between Chris Sale and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

26 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/sports-betting-platforms-launch-promotions-for-mlb-matchups

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