Dodgers Edge Braves 2-1 as Yamamoto Shines Amid Rain Delay

Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a dominant performance for the Los Angeles Dodgers, throwing six scoreless innings and holding the Atlanta Braves hitless until the sixth, ultimately allowing just one hit and lowering his MLB-best ERA to 0.90. Mookie Betts led the Dodgers' offense, scoring the first run and later hitting a decisive solo home run, his first since April 14. Despite Braves pitcher Grant Holmes striking out a career-high nine batters and allowing only two runs, the Dodgers secured a 2-1 win in a game marked by a lengthy rain delay before the ninth inning. The Braves managed just two hits, with Matt Olson's home run accounting for their only run. Dodgers relievers Tanner Scott and Evan Phillips closed out the game to extend the team's winning streak to six games and improve their record against Atlanta this season. Yamamoto's performance further established him as the ace of the Dodgers' rotation, especially with other key starters sidelined by injury.