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Braves end 2026 campaign at home with NLDS exit

The Atlanta Braves fell 4-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 4 of the NLDS, ending their season at Truist Park. Starter Tyler Mahle gave the Braves an early lead when Michael Harris II singled, stole second, advanced on a Matt Olson groundout and scored on a wild pitch.

Shohei Ohtani’s leadoff walk in the second inning sparked a Dodgers rally that tied the game after Sean Murphy’s throwing error and a Mauricio Dubón misplay. Max Muncy reached base on the error and the Dodgers later erased the runners with a double play.

A later fifth‑inning surge saw Austin Riley walk, Ronald Acuña Jr. draw a four‑pitch walk and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts replace the struggling left‑hander with Alex Vesia, who retired Matt Olson on the first pitch.

Ozzie Albies doubled in the sixth, but the Dodgers’ bullpen held on for the win.

The loss highlighted the Braves’ inconsistent offense and bullpen struggles that have plagued the team all season, despite solid defensive efforts earlier in the year.

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