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The Los Angeles Dodgers (23-14) host the Atlanta Braves (26-12) on Friday to kick off a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The matchup starts at 10:10 p.m. ET.
Braves vs. Dodgers: May 8, 2026 Viewing Options
- Date: Friday, May 8, 2026
- Time: 10:10 p.m. ET
- TV: SportsNet LA and BravesVsn
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Venue: Dodger Stadium
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Listen to the game on AM 570 LA Sports
Braves vs. Dodgers Starting Pitchers
| Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (RHP) | Braves: Chris Sale (LHP) | |
|---|---|---|
| 6 | GS | 7 |
| 2-1 | W-L | 6-1 |
| 5.23 | ERA | 2.14 |
| 5.1 | IP/Start | 6.0 |
| 1.323 | WHIP | 0.905 |
| 10.5 | K/9 | 10.5 |
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Braves vs. Dodgers Team Stats
- The Dodgers average 1.4 home runs per game to rank fourth in MLB action with 50 total home runs.
- The Braves rank second in Major League Baseball with 55 home runs.
- Los Angeles has an MLB-best .274 batting average.
- Atlanta ranks second in MLB with a .270 team batting average.
- The Dodgers have the No. 5 offense in MLB play scoring 5.3 runs per game (196 total runs).
- The Braves lead MLB with 213 runs scored this season.
Hitters To Watch In Braves vs. Dodgers
Dodgers
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andy Pages | 37 | .336 | .376 | .569 | 8 | 33 | 46 |
| Shohei Ohtani | 37 | .248 | .389 | .442 | 6 | 15 | 32 |
| Max Muncy | 35 | .286 | .388 | .555 | 9 | 13 | 34 |
| Kyle Tucker | 36 | .252 | .338 | .396 | 4 | 19 | 35 |
| Freddie Freeman | 35 | .279 | .344 | .429 | 3 | 19 | 39 |
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Braves
| Name | GP | BA | OBP | SLG | HR | RBI | H |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matt Olson | 38 | .301 | .388 | .671 | 13 | 33 | 44 |
| Drake Baldwin | 38 | .303 | .379 | .510 | 9 | 30 | 47 |
| Ozzie Albies | 38 | .322 | .374 | .541 | 8 | 23 | 47 |
| Michael Harris II | 35 | .296 | .328 | .513 | 7 | 22 | 34 |
| Mauricio Dubon | 36 | .267 | .329 | .412 | 2 | 20 | 35 |
A Look Ahead...
Upcoming Dodgers Games
- May 8: vs. Braves, 10:10 p.m. ET
- May 9: vs. Braves, 9:10 p.m. ET
- May 10: vs. Braves, 4:10 p.m. ET
- May 11: vs. Giants, 10:10 p.m. ET
- May 12: vs. Giants, 10:10 p.m. ET
- May 13: vs. Giants, 10:10 p.m. ET
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Upcoming Braves Games
- May 8: at Dodgers, 10:10 p.m. ET
- May 9: at Dodgers, 9:10 p.m. ET
- May 10: at Dodgers, 4:10 p.m. ET
- May 12: vs. Cubs, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 13: vs. Cubs, 7:15 p.m. ET
- May 14: vs. Cubs, 7:15 p.m. ET