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Dodgers know they must break their reliance on home runs to beat Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a deadlocked National League Division Series following a 3-2 defeat against the Atlanta Braves. While Los Angeles relied on consistent base-running and plate discipline during their 100-win regular season, their current postseason offense has become overly dependent on the long ball, with all seven of their series runs coming via five home runs.

The team has struggled significantly with runners in scoring position, failing to record a hit in nine such opportunities while stranding 13 baserunners. Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts have emphasized the need to adjust their offensive approach to generate runs through sustained rallies rather than relying solely on power.

Atlanta has effectively disrupted the Dodgers' rhythm by utilizing a deep bullpen rotation to keep hitters off-balance with varying velocities and arm angles. As the series shifts to Atlanta, the Dodgers look to overcome these challenges against a Braves pitching staff that has limited them to a .215 batting average.

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