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Mauricio Dubón makes spectacular catch to rob Dodgers' Freddie Freeman of a home run

The Los Angeles Dodgers suffered a setback in their quest for a third consecutive World Series title after falling to the Atlanta Braves in Game 2 of their National League Division Series. The series is now tied at one game apiece, with the Braves holding a 3-2 victory in a tightly contested matchup.

Freddie Freeman, now playing for the Dodgers, delivered a pivotal moment by hitting a home run in his next at-bat after a controversial play earlier in the game, where Braves outfielder Mauricio Dubón made a spectacular catch to rob Freeman of a potential home run. The Dodgers' offense struggled against Atlanta’s bullpen, which was called upon again due to the Braves' pitching depth issues, marking the first postseason loss for Los Angeles in 2026.

Game 3 of the NLDS will shift back to Truist Park in Atlanta, with the Braves starting left-handed ace Chris Sale and the Dodgers relying on right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto to turn the tide in a high-stakes showdown.

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