LOS ANGELES (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves 3-1 on Friday, May 8, 2026, at Dodger Stadium before 51,255 fans in a game that lasted 2:36.

The Braves struck first in the top of the second inning when Austin Riley singled to center field, scoring Michael Harris II and sending Dominic Smith to third. The Dodgers answered in the bottom half as Kyle Tucker doubled to right, driving in Teoscar Hernandez.

Los Angeles took the lead in the fifth inning on Shohei Ohtani’s single to right that scored Miguel Rojas. Freddie Freeman added a solo home run in the sixth. Atlanta managed nine hits but stranded runners, while the Dodgers collected five hits.

Left-hander Alex Vesia earned the win, improving to 1-0, after pitching a scoreless inning. Chris Sale took the loss, falling to 6-2. Tanner Scott recorded his third save of the season, tossing a hitless ninth with one strikeout.

The Braves fell to 26-13, while the Dodgers improved to 24-14. The teams continue the series Saturday.