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Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto continued his exceptional postseason performance by leading the team to a 3-1 victory over the Braves in Game 3 of the NLDS at Truist Park. Yamamoto struck out ten batters and allowed only one run, extending his record-breaking streak to five consecutive postseason wins with no more than one run or walk in any appearance, all on the road. This performance underscores his dominance when supported by three runs, maintaining a perfect 34-0 record in such scenarios.
Written locally by qwen2.5:14b on 2026-10-07,
using this article's own text rather than the other coverage of the
same event (that is the story summary below).
Story summary
Los Angeles Dodgers made significant lineup changes for NLDS Game 3 against Atlanta Braves at Truist Park. Manager Dave Roberts moved two-way star Shohei Ohtani down to the No. 5 spot, the lowest since 2020 with the Angels, in an attempt to minimize his exposure to left-handed ace Chris Sale. Sale will face Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto in a crucial game at 6 p.m. ET on FS1. Offenses are struggling: Freddie Freeman hit .167 over his final 18 regular-season games before homering, Andy Pages is 0-for-7 this postseason and Tommy Edman is 0-for-5. Prediction: A pitcher's duel expected with Sale and Yamamoto showcasing their skills. Fans can watch the game for free on DIRECTV (five-day free trial). Dodgers need to beat Sale or face elimination in Game 4._sale_facing_yamamoto_in_nlds_game_3_directv_free_trial_watch_on_fs1_pitchers_duel_expected_offenses_struggling_batters_facing_tough_opposition_lineup_changes_for_ohtani_to_minimize_exposure_to_sale_and_limit_chances_of_confrontation_with_opposing_pitcher_defensive_setup_shifts_possible_to_take_advantage_of_weaknesses_in_batting_order_strategy_discussed_by_manager_roberts_to_optimize_team_performance_and_increase_chances_of_victory_in_series_critical_game_3_outcome_may_determine_fate_of_playoff_run_for_both_teams_with_high_stakes_on_the_line_strategic_moves_and_performance_of_key_players_will_be_crucial_factors_in_determining_outcome_of_game_and_series_progression_to_next_round._Prediction: Dodgers vs. Braves Game 3 prediction, best bet - Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110, FanDuel)._bet_on_baseball_guidance_available_for_additional_information_and_strategic_insights.
Written for “Braves Dodgers NLDS Game 3” on 2026-10-07,
grounded in this article and the 17 other(s) covering the same event.
Give Yoshinobu Yamamoto three runs of support and you might as well start shaking hands with your opponent.
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you → give → opponent
The Dodgers ace added another ridiculous chapter to his growing postseason résumé Tuesday night, overpowering the Braves in a 3-1 victory in Game 3 of the NLDS at Truist Park and putting Los Angeles one win away from another trip to the NLCS on their quest to become the first National League team in history ever to three-peat as World Series champions.
asserted
ace → add → champions
Yamamoto struck out a postseason career-high 10 over seven innings, allowing just one run and one walk while silencing Atlanta on the road.
asserted
Yamamoto → strike → road
And in doing so, he went somewhere no pitcher in baseball history had gone before.
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pitcher → do → history
Yamamoto became the first pitcher in MLB history to earn a victory in five consecutive postseason appearances without allowing more than one run or one walk in any of them.
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Yamamoto → become → them
As if that wasn’t absurd enough, all five victories came on the road.
asserted
victories → come → road
October is supposed to expose pitchers, just ask future Hall of Famer Clayton Kershaw or Yamamoto’s counterpart in Game 3 in Braves’ ace Chris Sale.
asserted
October → suppose → Sale
But Yamamoto seems to be at his best when the lights are the brightest, and his latest masterpiece also extended another staggering streak.
asserted
masterpiece → seem → streak
According to the MLB broadcast, Yamamoto is now 34-0, including the postseason, when his team provides him at least three runs of support while he’s on the mound.
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he → accord → mound
The Braves briefly threatened in the fifth, loading the bases and scratching across their only run on a Drake Baldwin groundout.
asserted
Braves → threaten → groundout
Yamamoto simply slammed the door afterward, finishing seven innings and leaving Atlanta’s offense looking every bit as uncomfortable as the numbers suggest.
asserted
numbers → slam → offense
The Dodgers have now won 10 of Yamamoto’s 11 postseason appearances, with the only blemish coming last season in Game 3 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium against the Philadelphia Phillies.
asserted
blemish → win → Phillies
Baseball fans learned during the World Series last season that Yamamoto is automatic when his back is against the wall and the Dodgers are thankful for it.
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