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Dodgers beat Braves 4-1 to clinch NL Division Series
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· October 8, 2026
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Key points This comes after they won a best-of-five matchup 3-1. The decisive game ended with a score of 4-1.
A baseball team has advanced to the National League Championship Series. This comes after they won a best-of-five matchup 3-1. The decisive game ended with a score of 4-1. A key moment occurred when a center fielder hit a single, driving in two runs. This gave his team the lead during the seventh inning. The team won two consecutive games to clinch the series.
Further details about the game are available, including the performance of individual players. The team is now seeking to achieve a significant milestone in the World Series.
The outcome of the series has been determined, with the winning team moving on to the next round of competition.
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Category: News Published: October 8, 2026 Source: LAist (KPCC / Southern California Public Radio) Reading time: 1 min
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