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Dodgers bring the heat as stars swing for fences in NLDS opener against Braves

During the opening game of the National League Division Series amid a severe heat wave, the Los Angeles Dodgers secured an early advantage against the Atlanta Braves. Teoscar Hernandez opened the scoring with a two-run homer following a walk drawn by Freddie Freeman off relief pitcher Victor Mederos.

Pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered five scoreless innings before surrendering a solo home run in the sixth to catcher Sean Murphy, finishing his outing after six complete frames. Following that, newly acquired Kyle Tucker launched another two-run shot, and Max Muncy added a solo home run in the same inning to widen the lead.

Meanwhile, spectators endured triple-digit weather by utilizing complimentary bottled water and Gatorade distributed by staff alongside misters and shaded gathering areas.

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