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New York Post
· collected 2026-10-03 · by Thomas L. Murray
Teoscar Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning of Game 1 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Braves at Dodger Stadium, scoring Freddie Freeman. The game took place during a heatwave with temperatures reaching 102 degrees Fahrenheit pregame. To help fans cope, the stadium provided free water bottles and Gatorade, and installed large fan misters for cooling. Fans used various methods to stay cool, including personal-sized misting fans and seeking shade behind center field.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-03,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Braves vs. Dodgers NLDS Game 1 Set for Blazing Conditions
The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series on Saturday, October 3, with temperatures expected to soar to a scorching 100 degrees Fahrenheit at Dodger Stadium. Despite this extreme heat, ticket prices have remained affordable, allowing fans to experience one of the hottest postseason games at Dodger Stadium since 2017.
Key Details
- Date & Time: October 3, starting at 1 p.m. PT / 4 p.m. ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
- TV Channel: FOX
- Weather Forecast: Expected to hit 101°F (38°C), roughly 20 degrees warmer than the average for early October.
Preparation and Safety Measures
Emergency medical teams are on standby around the stadium, and the Dodgers have encouraged fans to wear hats and apply sunscreen. Despite these conditions, the Braves, who come from Atlanta, seem relatively unfazed by the heat.
Game Preview
- Starting Pitchers: Tarik Skubal for the Dodgers against an undetermined starter for the Braves.
- Series Outlook: The Dodgers are heavy favorites in both the series and Game 1, with oddsmakers pegging them at -230 to win the NLDS. However, betting experts suggest caution due to the potential for upsets given the heat's impact on player performance.
The game promises to be a spectacle of baseball and endurance as both teams battle under triple-digit temperatures. Fans are advised to stay hydrated and seek shade where possible during this historic matchup. Where to Watch: If you don't have cable, DIRECTV offers a five-day free trial for live streaming the game.
Stay cool and enjoy the action!
Written for “Dodgers NLDS Against Braves” on 2026-10-05,
grounded in this article and the 14 other(s) covering the same event.
Teoscar Hernandez kicked off the scoring for the Dodgers in Game 1 of the NLDS as the California heat wave is taking its toll on baseball fans at Dodger Stadium.
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wave → kick → Stadium
Hernandez hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the fourth inning off of Braves reliever Victor Mederos to bring home Freddie Freeman who was on first after a walk.
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who → hit → walk
Dodgers ace Tarik Skubal has shined in first five innings of his start, allowing no runs and one hit.
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Skubal → shin → runs
With Saturday being the first day of a heatwave that’s expected to linger through mid-October, the fans are certainly feeling the effects of the triple-digit temperatures.
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fans → expect → temperatures
As fans started to enter the gates of the stadium, journalist Arash Markazi reported that they were being greeted with complimentary Dasani water bottles and were also being given free Gatorade as a way to keep them hydrated.
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they → start → them
Markazi continued to post more videos of fans trying to cool off as they were gathering in front of large fan misters and were also purchasing personal-sized ones for $28.
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they → continue → 28
Before first pitch, he posted a video of the fans gathering under the shaded area behind center field, doing their best to cool off.
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fans → post → best
As the game was about to begin, the live broadcast showed the fans trying to avoid the sun beating down on them by stashing the complimentary towels they were given underneath their hats while covering their necks.
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they → begin → necks
They were also seen waving themselves with personalized fans.
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They → see → fans
Video journalist Steve Saldivar reported that during the pregame flyover, the temperature was already at a scorching level of 102 degrees.
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temperature → report → degrees
But still, the harsh conditions weren’t enough to keep the Dodgers fan base from soaking up the sun.
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conditions → keep → sun
On X, the account @MooneyOwnsYou posted a video of a shirtless Dodgers fan soaking in the heat, wearing nothing but a pair of shorts and flip-flops, with two empty Dos Equis beer cans next to him.
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account → post → him
@SoCalEricLittle posted photos on his X account of the Dodgers fans enduring long traffic lines to enter the stadium, while finding their seats during pregame.
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fans → post → pregame
When the game officially started, it was already starting to look like a packed house, as fans were seen filling in the outfield and the shaded areas in the stadium.
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fans → start → stadium
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