Dodgers & Braves are good at the same time again

TL;DR

The Dodgers and Braves are both performing well this season, with Atlanta leading MLB in runs scored and home runs. They are set to face off in a weekend series at Dodger Stadium, reviving their recent playoff rivalry.

Key points

Dodgers record: 23-14, Braves record: 26-12
Braves lead MLB in runs scored and home runs
Dodgers won the World Series in the last two years
Upcoming pitching matchups include Sheehan vs. Sale
Both teams are strong in offensive and pitching statistics

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LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 31: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) looks on with Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt Olson (28) during the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 31, 2023 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dodgers and Braves had a nice little October tradition going recently, having met in three playoff series in a four-year span. But the last four seasons they haven’t been able to recreate the matchup. This year, Atlanta owns the best record in baseball heading into this weekend’s matchup at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers beat the Braves in the 2018 National League Division Series en route to winning a pennant. Then the two teams faced off in consecutive National League Championship Series in 2020-21, with Los Angeles overcoming a 3-1 deficit on their way to a title in the first of those years, and Atlanta getting hot at the right time to win their own title in 2021. Both teams were excellent in the regular season the next two years as well, with the Dodgers winning 111 games and the Braves 101 in 2022. The next year the Braves won 104 and the Dodgers won 100. In both years they were the top two seeds in the National League playoffs, and in both years they lost the NLDS to a division rival, stunningly so. The Dodgers overcame those October demons by winning the World Series in each of the last two years, the first repeat champion in the sport in a quarter-century. Atlanta made the playoffs as a wild card in 2024 before a terrible start torpedoed their 2025 campaign, finishing at 76-86, their first losing record in eight years. This year the Braves found their way again, leading the majors in runs scored (5.61 per game) and leading the NL in home runs (55). Atlanta is third in MLB in fewest runs allowed (3.53). The Dodgers are not far behind in offensive categories, despite their recent woes, and pitching his been the strong suit for Los Angeles. Both teams are close in many stats, at or near the top in several categories.

Q&A

What is the current record of the Dodgers and Braves in 2023?

As of now, the Dodgers have a record of 23-14, while the Braves lead with a record of 26-12.

How have the Dodgers and Braves performed in recent seasons?

Both teams have been strong in recent years, with the Dodgers winning the World Series in the last two years and the Braves winning in 2021.

What are the pitching matchups for the Dodgers vs. Braves series?

The matchups include Emmet Sheehan vs. Chris Sale on Friday, Roki Sasaki vs. Spencer Strider on Saturday, and Justin Wrobleski vs. Bryce Elder on Sunday.

Which team leads in offensive statistics this season?

The Braves are leading MLB in runs scored at 5.61 per game and have hit 55 home runs, while the Dodgers are close behind in several offensive categories.


Statistic	Dodgers	Braves
Record	23-14 (5th)	26-12 (1st)
Run differential	+77 (2nd)	+79 (1st)
Runs scored/game	5.30 (4th)	5.61 (1st)
Runs allowed/game	3.22 (1st)	3.53 (3rd)
Home runs	50 (3rd)	55 (2nd)
Batting average	.273 (1st)	.270 (2nd)
On-base percentage	.352 (1st)	.335 (6th)
wRC+	124 (1st)	120 (t-3rd)
Innings/start	5.73 (2nd)	5.37 (6th)
Strikeout-minus-walk rate	16.8% (1st)	14.3% (12th)

Dodgers & Braves are good at the same time again

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