Atlanta Braves shortstop Mauricio Dubón committed a significant blunder in the second inning of Game 4 of the National League Division Series, misplaying a routine pop fly hit by Max Muncy that allowed the Los Angeles Dodgers to tie the game. The error proved costly for the Braves, who had taken an early lead.
Shohei Ohtani, who had previously stolen second base, was able to advance to third on an errant throw by Braves catcher Drake Baldwin. Following Dubón's dropped fly ball, Ohtani advanced home, knotting the score at 1-1. This sequence of events provided a crucial break for the Dodgers.
The Braves had initially taken a 1-0 lead in the first inning when Michael Harris II scored on a wild pitch. The momentum shifted dramatically after Dubón's miscue in the second inning, significantly impacting the trajectory of the pivotal postseason game.