The 2026 Major League Baseball postseason continued on Tuesday with pivotal NLDS Game 3s, featuring the Los Angeles Dodgers facing the Atlanta Braves and the Milwaukee Brewers battling the San Diego Padres.

In the early matchup, the Dodgers defeated the Braves 3-1, taking a 2-1 series lead. The Braves had equalized the series in Game 2 and boasted ace Chris Sale on full rest for this crucial game.

Final Scores:

• Dodgers 3, Braves 1 (Dodgers lead series 2-1)
• Brewers vs. Padres (scheduled for 9:30 p.m. ET)

Winners and Losers:

Winner: Dodgers' Power
The Dodgers showcased their formidable power, a hallmark of their success. Key highlights include:

• Enrique Hernández hit a pivotal home run in the fourth inning, marking his 12th postseason homer.
• Freddie Freeman followed with another homer, extending the lead to 3-0.
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered an outstanding performance, allowing just one run over seven innings with 10 strikeouts.

Loser: Chris Sale, Braves
Despite a strong start, Sale struggled to maintain momentum:

• He struck out the side in the first two innings, becoming the eighth pitcher in MLB postseason history to achieve six strikeouts in the first two innings.
• However, he allowed two home runs in the fourth, including one to Freeman, marking only the second left-handed homer he permitted in 2026.

Although Sale's performance was commendable, three runs in five innings fell short against a dominant Yamamoto, sealing the Braves' fate in this crucial contest.