The Atlanta Braves are getting a do-over.
One year after their NLCS collapse created another bleak chapter in the history of Atlanta sports, the Braves have attained another 3-1 lead over the same opponent, the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Braves got there by defeating the Dodgers 9-2 in Game 4 on Wednesday.
The Dodgers had appeared to be in strong position to even the series after their wild comeback in Game 3, starting playoff stalwart Julio Urías against a bullpen game for Atlanta. The Braves' chances diminished even more when opener Huascar Ynoa was scratched.