{
  "id": 12715532,
  "title": "Braves face must-win in game four against the Dodgers",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/braves-face-must-win-in-game-four-against-the-dodgers",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T21:17:34.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/braves-face-must-win-game-211734064.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Atlanta Braves suffered a 3-1 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers in game three, placing them at a 2-1 disadvantage in the series. The Dodgers' ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, delivered a strong performance, striking out 10 batters in seven innings while allowing only one walk. Braves catcher Drake Baldwin and third baseman Austin Riley both praised Yamamoto's pitching, noting his ability to blend pitches and his strong splitter. Meanwhile, Braves manager Walt Weiss credited the Dodgers for their strong approach at the plate, saying they \"did a nice job of really grinding and grinding the bats and passing the baton.\" Tyler Mahle is set to start game four against the Dodgers, with the first pitch scheduled for 6 p.m. A win is essential for the Braves in this crucial matchup.",
  "summary": "ATLANTA, GA (WJBF)- The Atlanta Braves fell the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-1 in game three. LA now takes a 2-1 series lead. The Braves bats struggled against ace Yoshinobu Yamamoto, as he had 10 strikeouts in seven innings, allowing just one walk. “Kind of changes at bat two and at bat. He’s a good pitcher. […]",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}