LOS ANGELES — The Atlanta Braves accomplished their goal with a dramatic 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 2 in Los Angeles to split the series and even the National League Division Series at 1-1. Led by Ray Kerr and Didier Fuentes, Atlanta made its bullpen gamble pay off to steal a win on the road.
The result flips home-field advantage to Atlanta, which will host Games 3 and 4 with a fully rested Chris Sale and Tyler Mahle ready to go. Walt Weiss discussed the decision to go with a bullpen game in Game 2 over starting Sale, with the main focus being on full rest for effectiveness.
Michael Harris II was another hero of the night for Atlanta and continues to provide the needed power for the Braves offense.
Elsewhere, the Milwaukee Brewers continued their dream season with a walk-off win against the San Diego Padres off bullpen ace Mason Miller, while a big crowd awaits Cam Schlittler and the New York Yankees for Game 2 versus the Tampa Bay Rays in the ALDS. The victory builds on Atlanta's 3-2 bullpen gambit to even the NLDS in Los Angeles.