The Atlanta Braves edged the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 in nine innings at Truist Park on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, with Ozzie Albies providing the offensive punch and a four-man bullpen finishing what starter Bryce Elder started. Dylan Dodd earned the win in relief, Raisel Iglesias picked up the save, and Tanner Scott took the loss for Los Angeles in a one-run game that came down to the final out.

Albies Delivers the Runs Atlanta Needed

Albies was the difference-maker at the plate. The second baseman went 2-for-3 with both of Atlanta's RBI credited to his bat — the only Braves hitter on the night to drive in a run. Drake Baldwin and Matt Olson each went 2-for-4 and kept the lineup turning over, but it was Albies who came through when runs were on the board. Atlanta scored four times against a Dodgers pitching staff that ultimately couldn't hold a lead late.

Elder Works Six, Bullpen Closes It Out

Bryce Elder gave the Braves length, going six full innings and striking out five. He allowed three earned runs on eight hits, but his zero walks kept him in rhythm and gave Atlanta a chance to work. The bullpen then took over in textbook fashion:

  • Dylan Lee: 1.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER
  • Victor Mederos: 0.2 IP, 1 K, 0 ER — though he did issue two walks
  • Dylan Dodd: 0.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER — earning the win
  • Raisel Iglesias: 1.0 IP, 1 K, 1 H, 1 BB, 0 ER — locking down the save

Iglesias was sharp in the ninth, allowing a hit and a walk but getting the strikeout he needed to preserve the lead. That's the kind of high-leverage performance a closer has to deliver, and he delivered.

Glasnow Deals, But Dodgers Bullpen Cracks

Tyler Glasnow was electric for Los Angeles, striking out seven over five innings and holding Atlanta to three earned runs on six hits — all while not issuing a single walk. That's a quality outing by any measure. But the Dodgers bullpen couldn't protect the lead. Tanner Scott, who took the loss, allowed two hits and an earned run in the ninth inning — enough to flip the outcome in Atlanta's favor.

Alex Call and Hunter Feduccia each went 2-for-3 with an RBI for the Dodgers, keeping their offense competitive through nine innings. But the Braves had enough.

The Turning Point

The ninth inning was where the game was decided. With a one-run margin in play, Iglesias shut down any Dodgers threat and held the 4-3 lead intact. On the other side, Scott couldn't get through a clean frame when Atlanta needed just enough to hold on. That final half-inning was the game inside the game.

What's Next

The Braves and Dodgers remain at Truist Park to continue their series. Atlanta will look to build on this result with another strong starting pitching performance and consistent production from the middle of the lineup. For the Dodgers, the bullpen will be the conversation heading into the next game after Scott's late-inning struggles proved costly.