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Dodgers Beat Braves 3-1; Ohtani RBI, Freeman Homer

5/9/2026

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Dodgers Defeat Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on May 8, 2026.
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers outfielder) hit an RBI single in the fifth, scoring Miguel Rojas.
Freddie Freeman (Dodgers first baseman) homered in the sixth, his first since April 6.
Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers starter) allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings.
Chris Sale (Braves ace) gave up three runs (two earned) in seven innings.

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Miller Joins Race

Mason Miller has thrown 34.2 scoreless innings with 32 strikeouts, entering the NL Cy Young race.
Joel Sherman says Miller’s relief work may outpace Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani for the award.
Shohei Ohtani’s 0.97 ERA over 37 innings may not suffice because his innings total limits Cy Young chances, requiring 180 innings.
Paul Skenes posted a 2.36 ERA in eight outings after a rough start, becoming a key rival.

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Dodgers Defeat Braves

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on May 8, 2026.
Shohei Ohtani (Dodgers outfielder) hit an RBI single in the fifth, scoring Miguel Rojas.
Freddie Freeman (Dodgers first baseman) homered in the sixth, his first since April 6.
Emmet Sheehan (Dodgers starter) allowed one run in 4 2/3 innings.
Chris Sale (Braves ace) gave up three runs (two earned) in seven innings.

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