Kim's Walk-Off Single Sends Braves Past Dodgers 6-5

A Nail-Biter at Truist Park

Ha-Seong Kim provided the winning moment for the Atlanta Braves, singling to left field in the bottom of the ninth inning to score Jordan Thomas and secure a 6-5 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The game was a back-and-forth affair at Truist Park, with the home team edging out the visitors in a contest that saw three home runs and multiple lead changes.

The Braves improved their record to 78-55, while the Dodgers fell to 80-53.

Dodger Offense Strikes First

The Dodgers took an early lead in the first inning when Freddie Olson hit a 400-foot home run to right field. Atlanta answered quickly in the second inning, with Marcell Ozuna scoring on a single by Feduccia to tie the game at 1-1.

The Braves took the lead in the third inning as Freddie Freeman scored on a 371-foot home run by Edman to right field, putting the score at 3-1. However, the Dodgers regained control in the fourth inning. First, Mookie Betts scored on a sacrifice fly by Riley.

Later in the same frame, Max Muncy scored on a double by Baldwin, and Tyler Skaggs scored to extend the Dodgers' lead to 4-3.

Braves Rally and Late Drama

Los Angeles added another run in the sixth inning when Muncy hit a 397-foot home run to left-center, making it 5-3. The Braves narrowed the gap in the seventh inning with two runs. First, Freddie Freeman scored on a single by Betts.

Then, Ozuna scored on a walk by Edman, tying the game at 5-5. The game remained tied until the ninth inning, when Kim's single to left field brought in Thomas for the decisive run. The Braves' bullpen was effective, with Victor Mederos earning the win after pitching one scoreless inning with two strikeouts.

The loss was logged by Tanner Scott, who allowed one run in two-thirds of an inning.

Sources

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