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Braves Spoil Dodgers' Blake Snell's Season Opener
TL;DR
The Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2, spoiling Blake Snell's season opener. Snell, returning from rehab, struggled in his debut on the mound.
Key points
- Atlanta Braves defeated Los Angeles Dodgers 7-2
- Blake Snell made his season opener debut
- Snell returned from three rehab outings
- The game featured playoff potential teams
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The Atlanta Braves punched back.
With the theatrics and giddiness that came with the Saturday matchup between these two playoff potential teams, it was Atlanta that pulled through for a lopsided 7-2 win over the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Blake Snell Comes up Short in Season Debut
Not many expected to see southpaw Blake Snell taking the mound in early May.
Snell, who made three rehab outings down in the minors, was slated for his fourth — and presumably last — rehab outing down with Single-A Ontario.
Just as the Dodgers were prepping for their series opener against the Braves on Friday, Los Angeles rerouted Snell's buildup and shot him up to make his season debut instead.
To make room for Snell to make his debut, the Dodgers placed right-hander Brock Stewart on the Injured List with a left foot bone spur.
In his first start since Game Seven of the 2025 World Series, Snell was unable to find his footing on the mound against one of the best offenses in baseball.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts hoped that the southpaw could be at five innings and 75 pitches, but Snell did not reach the inning threshold, recording just three innings and 77 pitches.
May 9, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell (7) throws to the plate during the second inning against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. -- © Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Q&A
What was the final score of the Braves vs Dodgers game?
The Atlanta Braves won the game against the Los Angeles Dodgers with a score of 7-2.
Why was Blake Snell's season opener significant?
Blake Snell's season opener was significant as it marked his return from rehab after three minor league outings.
How did Blake Snell perform in his season debut?
Blake Snell struggled in his season debut, contributing to the Braves' victory over the Dodgers.
What teams are considered playoff potential in this matchup?
Both the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers are considered playoff potential teams based on their performance.
