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Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Tarik Skubal works against an Atlanta Braves batter during the first inning of Game 1 of a National League Division Series baseball game Saturday, Oct. 3, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Tarik Skubal tossed six dominant innings in scorching heat and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Atlanta Braves 5-3 in Game 1 of their NL Division Series. The game-time temperature was 100 degrees, just shy of a Dodger Stadium record. Skubal allowed one run and two hits, striking out seven while starting a postseason game at home for the first time in his career. Teoscar Hernández and Kyle Tucker each hit a two-run homer and Max Muncy added a solo shot against the Braves' bullpen. Atlanta managed just four hits. Game 2 is Sunday evening at Dodger Stadium, with an extreme heat warning still in effect.
Tarik Skubal dominated in the Los Angeles Dodgers' 5-3 win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of their National League Division Series. He tossed six strong innings and retired 15 consecutive batters after giving up a single to Drake Baldwin leading off the game. The game-time temperature was 100 degrees, making it the second-hottest postseason game in Dodger Stadium history. Skubal has been a strong addition to the Dodgers since being acquired just before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The two-time Cy Young Award winner's confident approach and quick adaptation have impressed fans and teammates alike.
