The Atlanta Braves handed the Los Angeles Dodgers a gut-punch 6-5 walk-off loss on Wednesday, August 26, at Truist Park. Atlanta erased a two-run deficit and ended the game in the ninth inning, leaving Los Angeles on the wrong side of a one-run decision. Tanner Scott took the loss after surrendering the game-winning run, and a multi-hit night from Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman was not enough to carry the Dodgers to a road win.

Edman Leads Dodgers Offense, but Bullpen Falters Late

Tommy Edman was the offensive engine for Los Angeles on Wednesday night. He went 2-for-4 with a home run and three RBI, giving the Dodgers real scoring punch in the middle of the order. Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman each collected two hits, and Teoscar Hernández also went 2-for-3, meaning the Dodgers put together a legitimate offensive effort across the lineup. The problem was not the bats going quiet — it was the inability to protect the lead late.

Roki Sasaki Struggles Early, Bullpen Inherits the Mess

Roki Sasaki did not make it through the fourth inning. He allowed four earned runs on six hits with two walks in 3.1 innings and struck out three. Edgardo Henriquez came on to stop the bleeding and worked 0.2 innings without allowing an earned run. Eric Lauer then covered two innings and allowed one earned run. Evan Phillips and Brock Stewart each worked a clean-ish frame, but it was Tanner Scott who could not finish the job. Scott allowed two hits and a walk in two-thirds of an inning, surrendering the run that ended the game and absorbing the loss.

Atlanta's Walk-Off: Drake Baldwin and Sean Murphy Drive the Comeback

Atlanta's offensive standouts were hard to miss. Drake Baldwin went 3-for-4 with two RBI, and Sean Murphy matched him with three hits including a home run and one RBI. Matt Olson added a solo shot. When the Braves needed runs late to complete the comeback, they found them. Victor Mederos, who entered in a high-leverage spot and worked a scoreless inning with two strikeouts, earned the win for Atlanta.

Turning Point: The Eighth Inning Unravels

Dylan Lee was the flash point that turned this game. He recorded zero outs, allowed three hits and a walk, and gave up two earned runs — the kind of outing that shifts momentum entirely and forces a manager's hand. The Dodgers had built what looked like a workable lead, but Lee's appearance opened the door for Atlanta's comeback. By the time the ninth inning arrived, Los Angeles was already playing from behind, and Scott could not hold the line.

Key Performances at a Glance

Dodgers

  • Tommy Edman: 2-for-4, 1 HR, 3 RBI
  • Shohei Ohtani: 2-for-5
  • Freddie Freeman: 2-for-4
  • Teoscar Hernández: 2-for-3
  • Tanner Scott (L): 0.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 1 K
  • Roki Sasaki: 3.1 IP, 6 H, 4 ER, 2 BB, 3 K

Braves

  • Drake Baldwin: 3-for-4, 2 RBI
  • Sean Murphy: 3-for-4, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Matt Olson: 1-for-3, 1 HR, 1 RBI
  • Victor Mederos (W): 1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K

What's Next for Los Angeles

The Dodgers drop a one-run road game they had the offensive output to win. The bullpen is the story to watch going forward — Los Angeles got multi-hit performances from four different lineup regulars and still came away empty. That is a formula that cannot repeat itself if the Dodgers want to win series on the road. How Dave Roberts handles the late-inning mix in the next game will be worth monitoring closely.