{
  "id": 12062734,
  "title": "Braves bullpen leaves Dodgers fit to be tied in NLDS Game 2",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/braves-bullpen-leaves-dodgers-fit-to-be-tied-in-nlds-game-2",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-05T03:31:09.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/braves-bullpen-leaves-dodgers-fit-033109029.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In National League Division Series Game 2 at Dodger Stadium, the Atlanta Braves' bullpen game against the Los Angeles Dodgers resulted in a 3-2 loss, keeping the series tied at one game each. The Dodgers managed only two runs against six pitchers from the Braves, who did not have a successful outing from starting pitcher Blake Snell. Uncharacteristically, Snell gave up five walks and allowed 43 balls in the game, reflecting a season-high. The Braves' bullpen, featuring left-hander Kris Bubic, was more successful, notably allowing just one extra-base hit in 12 appearances. The Dodgers, meanwhile, struggled to score, putting eight runners on base in the first five innings but only scoring once. Freddie Freeman, who had gone 47 games without a home run before Game 2, drove in the Dodgers' lone run with a homer in the fourth inning, snapping his hitting slump. Despite Freddie Freeman's performance, the Dodgers fell short in Game 2, with Max Muncy's home run providing a lifeline to the Braves.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES — Turns out, Sunday was a bullpen game for both teams at Dodger Stadium, whether by design or not. But the Dodgers managed only two runs against six Braves pitchers in a slog of a game and a 3-2 loss to even the National League Division Series at one game apiece. Blake Snell […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Atlanta Braves' bullpen loses Game 2 against Los Angeles Dodgers",
    "Blake Snell has season-high 43 balls and five walks in start",
    "Freddie Freeman's homer breaks 47-game hitting slump for Dodgers"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Braves' bullpen success and Blake Snell's uncharacteristic struggles mean Atlanta can take momentum into Game 3, while the Dodgers must regroup to end their uneven play.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Braves even up NLDS with 3-2 win over Dodgers",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/05/braves-even-up-nlds-with-3-2-win-over-dodgers",
        "published": "2026-10-05T03:26:49.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}