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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Ray Kerr works against a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the first inning of Game 2 of a National League Division Series baseball game Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026, in Los Angeles.
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Ray Kerr is becoming an unlikely postseason hero for the Atlanta Braves. The former convenience store worker struck out Shohei Ohtani in the Braves' 3-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The victory evened their National League Division Series at one game each. Kerr, a lefty reliever, found out in the morning that he'd be starting Game 2 on Sunday night. He allowed two hits, struck out four and walked one in 2 2/3 innings. Kerr was also the opener in the Braves' NL Wild Card Series Game 3 clincher over the Philadelphia Phillies.
