Dodgers Aim for Series Sweep Against Braves on Sunday Night Baseball

Atlanta, GA – The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Atlanta Braves tonight at Truist Park. The game, set to begin at 7:10 p.m. ET, follows the Dodgers’ commanding 10-3 victory on Saturday.

The Dodgers (23-10), who currently lead the National League West, have won seven consecutive games. Their latest win over the Braves (14-18) marked the continuation of their strong performance this season. Atlanta has struggled lately, dropping three straight games and placing third in the NL East.

Dustin May will be on the mound for the Dodgers, bringing a 3.95 ERA into this matchup. In his five starts this season, May has led his team to a 3-2 record. Meanwhile, the Braves will counter with Bryce Elder, who has yet to find his rhythm this season with a 5.33 ERA.

Despite May’s recent shaky performances, including allowing 10 earned runs in his last two outings, the Dodgers’ offense remains potent. They rank third in MLB in OPS and fourth in batting average. Notably, former Brave Freddie Freeman has been on fire, hitting .338 with seven doubles, six home runs, and 21 RBIs this season. Freeman shone in Saturday’s match, going 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs, extending his hitting streak to eight games.

The Dodgers have dominated the Braves in recent matchups, winning 11 of the last 13 encounters and outscoring Atlanta 64-42 in games played at Truist Park since 2022.

In the latest Odds, Los Angeles stands as a -135 favorite against the Braves. The over-under for total runs scored in the game is set at 9.5.

As both teams prepare for this exciting showdown, all eyes will be on how Elder performs against a formidable Dodgers lineup that has shown an ability to score runs in bunches.