Miller’s gem helps Dodgers take one again from Braves

LOS ANGELES — Rookie right-hander Bobby Miller continued to point out his progress with a career-high seven innings to assist the Dodgers salvage the ultimate sport in a four-game collection in opposition to the Braves with a 3-1 victory on Sunday at Dodger Stadium.

Miller’s solely run allowed got here in his remaining inning of labor on a house run from the Braves’ Matt Olson. Miguel Rojas put the Dodgers forward, 1-0, with an RBI double within the fifth inning, then scored on Mookie Betts’ RBI single for one among three hits.

Rookie James Outman added an RBI single within the eighth inning.

The Dodgers entered the showdown collection 4 video games behind the Braves for one of the best document within the National League. They now depart to Miami for the beginning of a six-game highway journey six again of the Braves and comfortably within the second spot within the league.

Miller (9-3) allowed three hits with one stroll and 5 strikeouts. It was his second begin in opposition to the Braves after making his Major League debut at Atlanta on May 23, when he gave up one run over 5 innings.

Shelby Miller and Brusdar Graterol (seventh save) every pitched an inning in aid because the Dodgers prevented their first four-game shedding streak since June 3-7.