Tough Loss in Atlanta: Dodgers vs. Braves Recap
Fellow Dodgers fans, it was a nail-biter tonight in Atlanta. Even though we fought hard, the final score didn’t fall in our favor, with the Dodgers losing to the Braves 4-3. Let's break down the action that unfolded on the diamond.
Early Struggles and Braves' Homers
It was a rocky start as our boys found themselves down early. The Braves’ Austin Riley was a powerhouse, homering twice — once in the first inning, when he brought in Alex Verdugo after a walk, and again in the third, cementing an early 4-0 lead for the Braves. Our ace Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman were unable to get on base in the opening frames.Dodgers' Response and Closer Calls
We started to claw back in the fourth when Teoscar Hernández singled and later came home courtesy of a Max Muncy double
. In the sixth inning, we gained another run when Betts scored on a Muncy groundout. Late in the seventh, Miguel Rojas added some sparkle with a solo homer to left, bringing us within one. Things got tense as Hyeseong Kim stole second in the ninth inning, but we couldn't capitalize. A Fight Until the End
Though Austin Barnes, Will Smith (as a pinch hitter), and Rojas battled hard in the final inning, the Braves' closer shut the door tight. Heartbreaking for the Dodgers, but it was a valiant effort. Kudos to our players for pushing through. Let's hold our heads high and get ready for the next matchup! Go Dodgers!
Keep the faith, fans. Tomorrow's a new day and another chance to rise!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Braves (May 4th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 0 |