Shohei Ohtani vs Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a commanding 9-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves, highlighted by a seven-run ninth inning fueled by Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman, following Shohei Ohtani's two doubles that contributed to the team's scoring efforts. The win came after a tough stretch for the Dodgers, and manager Dave Roberts described it as significant for their morale. Meanwhile, Ohtani continues to chase a historic 50-50 season but has faced challenges, going hitless in previous games against the Braves. In contrast, Chris Sale led the Braves to a dominant 10-1 win over the Dodgers the prior night, marking his 17th win of the season, while Spencer Schwellenbach also thwarted Ohtani's efforts in a 6-2 victory. The Braves are now tied with the Mets for the final wild-card spot in the National League, with 13 games remaining. As the playoffs approach, the Dodgers maintain a two-game lead over the Brewers for the No. 2 seed in the National League.