ACE DUEL: Yamamoto Outduels Sale as Dodgers Seize NLDS Lead...

Yamamoto's strong pitching performance lifted Los Angeles past Atlanta in a playoff elimination series, putting the Dodgers ahead as the teams battle for a spot in the National League Championship Series. Chris Sale, the Braves' ace, couldn't match that output, leaving Atlanta facing pressure in the remaining games. The Dodgers' offensive support proved decisive in what amounts to a best-of-seven matchup where each team has limited chances to advance.