The Atlanta Braves lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers by a final score of 3-1 on Tuesday night in the middle outing of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium out in Los Angeles, CA. The Braves are now 0-6, while the defending World Series champion Dodgers are 7-0 to begin the 2025 regular season.
The Braves scored the first run of the evening on an error by Mookie Betts in the top of the second inning.
However, Betts put the Dodgers ahead with a two-run homer in the bottom of the sixth. Will Smith also had an RBI single in that inning.
Chris Sale was charged with the loss for Atlanta after surrendering three runs and four hits, walking none, and striking out five over five innings. Anthony Banda was credited with the win and Tanner Scott got the save for LA.
The Braves will finish their season-opening road trip tonight with the series finale versus the Dodgers. The first pitch is scheduled for 8:38 pm Eastern in LA. Listen to play-by-play coverage from the Atlanta Braves Radio Network on WLAQ 1410 AM/96.9 FM; airtime is 7:20 pm.