Andy Pages’ Go-Ahead Single Sends Dodgers to Third Straight NLCS

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured their third consecutive trip to the National League Championship Series on Wednesday night, defeating the Atlanta Braves 4-1 to take the NLDS three games to one. While the Dodgers’ star-studded top of the order typically draws the headlines, it was No. 9 hitter Andy Pages who provided the series-clinching heroics in the seventh inning.

With the game tied 1-1 and the bases loaded with two outs, Pages worked a full count against Braves reliever Robert Suarez. The rookie outfielder connected on a 99.7 mph fastball, lining a two-run single to center field that gave Los Angeles a lead they would not relinquish. The hit marked a turning point in a game that had evolved into a tense battle of bullpens and missed opportunities for Atlanta.

provided the go-ahead runs with a bases-loaded single in the seventh inning.

Bullpen Dominance and Glasnow’s Gritty Start

The Dodgers’ pitching staff managed to stifle the Braves despite an uncharacteristically shaky night of command from starter Tyler Glasnow. Glasnow labored through 4 2/3 innings, walking five batters and allowing a run in the first inning when Michael Harris II scored on a wild pitch. However, Glasnow surrendered only one hit, keeping the Braves from breaking the game open early.

Following Glasnow’s exit, the Los Angeles bullpen combined for 4 1/3 scoreless innings. Edgardo Henriquez, who entered the game in relief, earned his first career postseason victory. The Braves’ offense struggled to capitalize on their baserunners. According to reporting from the Los Angeles Times, the Dodgers’ relief corps successfully navigated several high-leverage situations to preserve the narrow lead before the offense added late insurance.

The Los Angeles bullpen combined for over four scoreless innings to secure the series win.

Muncy Adds to Postseason Legacy

In the ninth inning, Max Muncy provided an extra cushion with a solo home run. The blast was Muncy’s 19th career postseason home run, further extending his Los Angeles franchise record. The veteran infielder’s power late in the game helped seal a victory that was largely defined by situational hitting and defensive execution.

The Braves, who relied on Robert Suarez in the high-stakes seventh-inning spot, saw their season end after Suarez took the loss for allowing the Pages single. Atlanta’s inability to find a hit with runners on base proved to be the difference in a series where three of the four games were decided by three runs or fewer.

NLCS Matchup Set Against Milwaukee

The Dodgers now look ahead to the NLCS, where they will face the Milwaukee Brewers. The victory by Milwaukee finalized a pairing that sends the Dodgers on the road to open the next round.

The NLCS is scheduled to begin Sunday at American Family Field in Milwaukee. This marks the Dodgers’ ninth appearance in the NLCS over the last 14 seasons, continuing a sustained period of postseason presence for the organization as they seek another World Series berth.

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