Dodgers and Braves Face Off in Pivotal NLDS Game 3

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves are set for a decisive National League Division Series Game 3 on October 6, with the series tied after two closely contested matchups. The game is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. PT / 6 p.m. ET at Truist Park in Atlanta.

This series features two franchises with a history of postseason success. The Atlanta Braves established an MLB record by making the playoffs for 17 consecutive years from 1991 to 2005. The Dodgers have now matched that mark following the conclusion of the 2026 regular season.

Both teams are looking to gain a crucial 2-1 lead in the best-of-five series. The Dodgers won Game 1 by a score of 5-3, while the Braves narrowly took Game 2 with a 3-2 victory.

Game 3 will feature a pitching matchup between Yoshinobu Yamamoto for the Dodgers and Chris Sale for the Braves. "Both offenses are carrying their fair shares of frozen bats," The Post noted, citing struggles for players like Freddie Freeman, Andy Pages, Tommy Edman, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Matt Olson in recent games.

Fans without cable can stream the game for free via a five-day trial of DIRECTV's Choice package, which includes FS1. The network will broadcast Game 3, as well as Game 4 on October 7. If the series goes the distance, Game 5 is scheduled for October 8 and will air on FOX.