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Dave Roberts proves he’s a playoff wizard again as Dodgers erupt in 4th inning against Braves

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Murray, T. L. (2026, October 7). Dave Roberts proves he’s a playoff wizard again as Dodgers erupt in 4th inning against Braves. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/10/06/sports/dave-roberts-proves-hes-a-playoff-wizard-again-as-dodgers-erupt-in-4th-inning-against-braves/

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Freddie Freeman and Kiké Hernández contributed to the Dodgers' 3-0 lead over the Braves in the fourth inning of their NLDS game at Truist Park with back-to-back home runs. Hernández hit a two-run homer off Chris Sale’s changeup, while Freeman followed with a solo shot on a 96 MPH sinker. Manager Dave Roberts’ decision to move Shohei Ohtani down in the lineup and adjust Freeman's position appears successful as Los Angeles maintains its lead.

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Chris Sale will pitch for the Braves in NLDS Game 3 against the Dodgers at Truist Park. Shohei Ohtani has been dropped to fifth in the batting order due to facing Sale, who holds him to a 3-for-15 career mark. Yoshinobu Yamamoto faces Sale in what is expected to be a pitcher's duel. Braves vs. Dodgers Game 3 prediction favors tight scoring; offenses are struggling, with Freeman and Pages hitting poorly this postseason. DirectTV offers free five-day trial to watch the game on FS1 at 6 p.m. ET. Dodgers made lineup changes ahead of facing Sale, including moving Ohtani down in the order to limit his plate appearances against him. Odds: Dodgers (-110) favored by some betting sites. Offenses are carrying "frozen bats," limiting scoring potential. Yamamoto (1.77 ERA on road this season) and Sale (1.96 ERA over final 24 starts) both have strong late-season performances. TV Channel: FS1, Free Trial Livestream Option Available. Prediction: Game likely to be low-scoring with elite pitching matchups taking center stage. Dodgers must beat Sale or face elimination in Game 4 if series remains tied. Dodgers' Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-1 in postseason) and Braves' Chris Sale (1-3 career playoff record) square off for crucial NLDS matchup. Best Bet: Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110, FanDuel). Offense struggles noted for both teams; Dodgers make significant lineup changes to counter strong left-handed pitching of Chris Sale. Fans can watch via DIRECTV free trial or FS1 channel at scheduled time. TV and Livestream Options available, including directv.com offer with no upfront cost for five-day pass. Lineup adjustments by Dodgers aimed at mitigating impact of Sale's dominance against Ohtani in particular. Offense issues persist; matchups expected to produce low scoring affair between two elite pitchers. Game 3 Key Players: Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale, setting up critical showdown for series lead. Prediction Call: Tight game likely with pitching taking center stage as offenses struggle. Best Betting Site advice available on NY Post, emphasizing Dodgers' strong road record this season under Yamamoto. Free Trial Livestream Option: DIRECTV five-day trial to watch Game 3 of NLDS without initial charge. Lineup Changes: Ohtani dropped in order to limit exposure against Sale; Dodgers adjust for crucial matchup ahead. Game Setup Summary: Elite pitching duel, offense struggles, critical series game with playoff implications. Key Insights: Dodgers' lineup adjustments and strong road record highlight Yamamoto's importance as series remains tied 1-1. Bet on Baseball Sites advice included in NY Post articles emphasizing Dodgers underdog status despite favorable home park conditions for Sale. Prediction Analysis: Low scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, setting stage for crucial NLDS showdown between elite starters. Game Prediction and Strategy Insights: Emphasizes Dodgers' strategic adjustments and strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense. TV Options Reminder: DIRECTV free trial or FS1 channel available to watch critical Game 3 of NLDS matchup. Matchup Analysis Summary: Elite pitching duel with offensive issues noted; Dodgers make lineup changes to counter Sale's dominance, setting up crucial series game at Truist Park. Game Day Tips and Advice: Emphasizes strategic adjustments by Dodgers, strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense in critical NLDS matchup. Key Betting Insights: Low-scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, emphasizing importance of Yamamoto's performance for Dodgers to take series lead. Best Bet Reminder: Play $50 on the Dodgers (-110) with strong road record under Yamamoto against struggling Braves offense in crucial NLDS Game 3 showdown. Game Analysis Conclusion: Elite pitching duel sets stage for tight scoring affair; Dodgers' strategic lineup changes highlight critical matchup ahead between Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Chris Sale. Matchup Summary: Strong road record, elite performance metrics, and strategic adjustments by Dodgers set up crucial series game against struggling Braves offense in Game 3 NLDS showdown. Prediction Final Call: Low-scoring affair likely; pitching matchups outweigh offensive struggles, emphasizing importance of Yamamoto's performance for Dodgers to take decisive 2-1 lead in critical NLDS matchup.

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Freddie Freeman and Kiké Hernández continue to add to their postseason résumés. asserted

Freeman → continue → résumés

An inning after Freeman was denied an opposite-field home run over the left field wall at Truist Park by Mauricio Dubón, he thought he might try hitting one right. uncertain

he → deny → one

But Hernandez needed to show off his bat first. asserted

Hernandez → need → bat

The two got the Dodgers on the board, to give them a 3-0 lead in the fourth inning of the NLDS, by hitting home runs over the walls in left and right field. asserted

two → get → field

Hernández saw an 89 MPH changeup come his way by Braves starting pitcher Chris Sale and sent it 406 feet out of the park for a two-run homer. asserted

changeup → see → homer

One batter later, Freeman obliterated a 96 MPH sinker and sent it screaming off the bat at 103 MPH for 399 feet. asserted

Freeman → obliterate → feet

Sale managed to get out of the inning in the following at-bat, but at first glance, it looked he was going to gve up another homer. asserted

he → manage → homer

Teoscar Hernández just came short of Sale’s slider out of the park, after hard-hitting Sale at 108 MPH. asserted

Hernández → come → MPH

Both Freeman and Hernandez, continue to show why they are dominant in October, as both of them have had playoff heroics. asserted

both → continue → heroics

Freeman has a career batting average of .268 with 82 hits, 17 home runs, and 40 RBI through 81 postseason games. asserted

Freeman → have → games

Kiké Hernández has a career average of .272 with 80 hits and 16 home runs, with 42 RBIs in the postseason. asserted

Hernández → have → postseason

The combination of Hernández and Freeman came on the same day; manager Dave Roberts made a surprising decision to bump four-time MVP Shohei Ohtani down to the fifth hole in the Dodgers lineup and have Freeman hitting second, behind Mookie Betts, while Hernández was hitting ninth. asserted

Hernández → come → ninth

So far, his decision is paying off as Los Angeles holds a 3-1 lead against the Braves. asserted

Angeles → pay → Braves

Dave Roberts proves he’s a playoff wizard again as Dodgers erupt in 4th inning against Braves

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