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Dodgers And Brewers Advance, Yankees Are Out: 4 Takeaways From Division Series Slate

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their spot in the National League Championship Series with a dominant 4-1 victory in Game 4 of their Division Series matchup against the Atlanta Braves, ending the Braves' postseason run. The Dodgers' resurgence was fueled by a breakout performance from center fielder Andy Pages, who had been struggling in the postseason, going hitless in the first two games of the series.

Pages responded with two hits in Game 3 and delivered a game-sealing, two-run double in Game 4, his first postseason hit with runners in scoring position. The Dodgers' lineup also benefited from strong pitching, as starter Tyler Mahle—acquired by the Braves from the San Francisco Giants at the trade deadline—held the Dodgers to just one run through six innings before Pages broke through in the seventh.

Despite Mahle’s strong outing, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts stood by Pages, emphasizing his importance to the team’s World Series aspirations. The win ensures a rematch between the Dodgers and Brewers in the NLCS, while the American League’s path remains open with the Tampa Bay Rays advancing past the New York Yankees in a sweep.

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