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Dodgers Take Game 1: Why Atlanta Is Already on the Ropes in the NLDS

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The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming out swinging in the NLDS, flat-out winning Game 1 against the Atlanta Braves 5-3. They smashed three home runs and got a rock-solid start from Tarik Skubal, immediately snatching an early series lead. For the back-to-back World Series champions, that was the October opener they absolutely needed at Dodger Stadium.

LA’s Momentum Is No Joke

That 5-3 win wasn’t just a fluke. The Dodgers got the start they needed in the NLDS, and now they have a prime chance to put some serious pressure on the Braves tonight. Atlanta tried to make things interesting late in the opener, but Los Angeles isn’t about to give them an easy path back into this series. With home-field advantage locked down, that 1-0 lead, and another electric Dodger Stadium crowd roaring, the Dodgers can take a huge step tonight toward moving on in October. Game 2 is slated for 5:00 p.m. PDT.

Don’t Miss Game 2: How to Catch All the Action

You don’t want to miss a second of the Dodgers trying to keep that momentum rolling. Tonight’s NLDS matchup against the Braves is airing on FS1. If you’re looking to stream it without cable, Sling TV is one of the easiest ways to get in on the action. Since this one’s on FS1, you don’t even have to sweat local channel availability. Sling TV gives fans a few different ways to catch it, whether you just need Sling Select for $29.99/month, or a bigger package like Sling Blue for $54.99/month, or even Essentials & Select for $44.99/month or Orange & Blue for $69.99/month. You’ve also got other streaming options like fuboTV ($63.99 for the first month, then $88.99/month with a 5-day free trial), DIRECTV STREAM ($59.99/month for the first three months, then $89.99/month), Hulu + Live TV ($89.99/month with a 3-day free trial, plus Disney+ and ESPN Unlimited), or YouTube TV ($59.99/month for the first two months, then $82.99/month with a variable free trial).

Tonight isn’t just another game, it’s Game 2 of the NLDS at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers are looking to keep that absolute fire alive and push the Braves even further against the wall. You know Atlanta is going to fight, but LA has the chance to really take control of this series tonight. It’s gonna be wild.

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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.

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