Freeman, Ohtani lead Dodgers past Sale and Braves 3-1 in National League showdown

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Freddie Freeman's homer and Shohei Ohtani's go-ahead single led the Dodgers to a 3-1 victory over the Braves. Atlanta's Chris Sale allowed three runs in the loss, marking the Braves' eighth consecutive defeat at Dodger Stadium.

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Freddie Freeman homered in the sixth inning
Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single in the fifth
Chris Sale allowed three runs in seven innings
The Braves lost their eighth consecutive game at Dodger Stadium
Blake Snell is set to make his season debut for the Dodgers

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Freddie Freeman homered, Shohei Ohtani hit a go-ahead single and the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 in a showdown of National League division leaders Friday night. Ohtani drove in Miguel Rojas to put the Dodgers up 2-1 with two outs in the fifth. Rojas reached second base on a throwing error by shortstop Jim Jarvis to start the inning. Freeman led off the sixth with his fourth home run, a 413-foot shot to center field. He had gone 25 games without one. Alex Vesia (1-0) got one out in relief for the win, and Tanner Scott pitched a perfect ninth for his third save. Atlanta ace Chris Sale (6-2) allowed three runs — two earned — and five hits over seven innings. He struck out seven and walked none. Michael Harris II went 4 for 4, but the Braves dropped their eighth straight game at Dodger Stadium. Austin Riley put Atlanta ahead with an RBI single in the second that left runners at the corners before Emmet Sheehan limited the damage with consecutive strikeouts. tied it at 1 in the bottom half with a bloop RBI double. Harris was tagged out at home plate by catcher to end the fourth. Rojas' relay throw from shortstop was in time after Riley doubled off the bullpen wall in left field. The call was upheld after Braves manager Walt Weiss challenged.

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What were the key plays in the Dodgers vs Braves game?

Freddie Freeman hit a home run and Shohei Ohtani had a go-ahead single, contributing to the Dodgers' 3-1 win.

How did Chris Sale perform in the game against the Dodgers?

Chris Sale allowed three runs, two earned, and struck out seven batters over seven innings in the loss.

What is the significance of the Dodgers' win over the Braves?

The victory marked the Braves' eighth straight loss at Dodger Stadium and solidified the Dodgers' position as a National League division leader.

Freeman, Ohtani lead Dodgers past Sale and Braves 3-1 in National League showdown

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