ATLANTA — Bryce Elder’s clutch pitching stored Atlanta within the recreation. Strong situational at-bats within the ninth produced a much-needed win.

Ozzie Albies’ sacrifice fly drove in Austin Riley within the backside of the ninth and the Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4-3 on Wednesday evening to keep away from a three-game sweep.

“It was really good after the way the first two went,” Austin Riley stated of losses within the first two video games within the sequence matching the groups with the perfect data within the National League.

Riley doubled to left area off Phil Bickford (1-2) to guide off the ninth. Riley moved to 3rd on Travis d’Arnaud’s grounder to first base. Following an intentional stroll to Eddie Rosario, Albies’ fly to deep proper area allowed Riley to attain simply, setting off a celebration close to first base.

“Great job by Ozzie, but Travis set us up with a very professional at-bat,” Riley stated.

Elder gave up seven hits and one stroll however had six strikeouts whereas permitting just one run in six innings. Elder stranded two runners on base in every of the primary three innings to proceed his season-long success in pitching out of bother.

PHOTOS: Albies drives in profitable run in ninth as Braves beat Dodgers 4-3, keep away from sweep

Dodgers hitters had been 1-for-10 with runners in scoring place.

Entering the sport, Elder’s 3.24 ERA with runners on base was the bottom within the National League. His success towards the NL West-leading Dodgers impressed Braves supervisor Brian Snitker.

“It’s probably the most experienced and talented lineup he’s faced in his young career,” Snitker stated. “The first three innings he faced no less than five guys. He didn’t give in, either.”

Dodgers right-hander Tony Gonsolin’s 14-inning streak of scoreless innings ended with Matt Olson’s 456-foot house run which landed on the roof in proper area with one out within the fourth inning for Atlanta’s first hit. Olson leads the Braves with 14 homers.

Mookie Betts answered with a line-drive homer, his eleventh, which tied the sport at 1 to open the fifth inning. Marcell Ozuna’s two-run shot to left area within the fifth adopted Gonsolin’s stroll to Albies.

Gonsolin allowed three runs on three hits, together with two homers, in 5 2/3 innings.

The Dodgers rallied from a 3-1 deficit to tie the sport towards Nick Anderson within the eighth. Will Smith singled, moved to 3rd on a double by J.D. Martinez and scored on Jason Heyward’s groundout. Miguel Vargas added a ground-rule double to left area to drive in Martinez.

The Dodgers once more left two runners on base within the ninth. Freddie Freeman walked earlier than will Smith hit a bloop single off Raisel Iglesias, leaving runners on first and third with two outs. Iglesias (1-1) escaped the jam on Max Muncy’s popup caught by shortstop Orlando Arcia in shallow left area.

WINNING WITH YOUTH

Despite the loss, the Dodgers might have a good time profitable the primary two video games of the sequence behind rookie starters Gavin Stone and Bobby Miller.

“We’ve talked about the depth we have in our organization,” stated Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts. “To see it play out in real time is exciting.”

DROUGHT-BREAKING HIT

Michael Harris II ended an 0-for-24 stoop with a single off Victor González to guide off the eighth earlier than Ronald Acuña Jr. hit right into a double play. Harris was hitting solely .159 earlier than the hit.

“He had some better swings tonight,” Snitker stated of the 22-year-old Harris. “He’s a young player. He doesn’t have a lot to draw on experience-wise.”

Harris hit .297 with 19 homers to win NL rookie of the 12 months in 2022.

TRAINER’S ROOM

Braves: RHP Michael Soroka moved nearer to incomes his first return to Atlanta since 2020 when he allowed solely two hits and one run in six innings for Triple-A Gwinnett on Tuesday evening. Soroka is trying a comeback from two tears of his proper Achilles tendon. Snitker was most impressed Soroka threw 96 pitches, proving he’s able to pitch deep into video games. “His stuff is getting better,” Snitker stated. “It’s all headed in the right direction. … I think when and if we need him, he’ll be ready.”

Dodgers: LHP Clayton Kershaw is predicted to hitch the crew in Tampa Bay on Friday as he returns from the bereavement checklist after attending his mom’s funeral. Kershaw is predicted to begin on Saturday.

UP NEXT

Dodgers: RHP Noah Syndergaard (1-3, 5.88) will begin when the Dodgers open a three-game sequence at Tampa Bay on Friday evening following an off day on Thursday.

Braves: LHP Dylan Dodd is predicted to be recalled from Triple-A Gwinnett to begin as Atlanta opens a four-game sequence towards RHP Aaron Nola (4-3, 4.31) and the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday evening. Dodd is 1-3 with a 6.67 ERA at Triple-A Gwinnett and is 2-1 with a 6.46 ERA with Atlanta.

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