Dodgers begin quest for third straight World Series title by holding on for Game 1 win over Braves
Tarik Skubal dominated on the mound while Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández launched massive home runs to power the Los Angeles Dodgers over the Atlanta Braves for the Game 1 win.
TL;DR
- Tarik Skubal pitched six innings, allowing one run on two hits and two walks while striking out seven.
- Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run home run in the fourth inning, giving the Dodgers a 2-0 lead.
- Sean Murphy hit a solo home run for the Braves in the sixth inning, cutting the lead to 2-1.
- Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy added solo home runs in the bottom of the sixth, extending the Dodgers' lead to 5-1.
- Ozzie Albies hit a two-run home run in the ninth inning for the Braves, making the score 5-3.
- The Dodgers closer Evan Phillips secured the final out to win Game 1.