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L.A. Is One Win Away: 4 Takeaways As Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead Over Braves In NLDS

The Los Angeles Dodgers took a commanding 2-1 series lead over the Atlanta Braves in the National League Division Series with a 3-1 victory on Tuesday night, moving one win away from advancing to the NLCS. The Dodgers’ offense relied heavily on explosive hitting, as Kiké Hernández and Freddie Freeman each delivered game-changing home runs to secure the win.

Hernández, who has played more postseason games than any other Dodger in franchise history, matched Aaron Judge’s career playoff home run total with his 17th, while Freeman tied for 10th all-time with his 18th. Hernández’s postseason dominance is unmatched among players with at least 100 career home runs, with over 10% of his total coming in October.

His clutch performance underscores a career built on elevating his game in high-pressure moments, a reputation solidified by his visualization techniques and three home runs in a single postseason game just five years ago. Meanwhile, manager Dave Roberts’ strategic lineup adjustments have paid off, with Hernández’s timely contributions proving decisive in elimination scenarios once again.

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