Braves Burn Through Bullpens to Even NLDS Against Dodgers

The Atlanta Braves knew they were playing a bullpen game in Game 2 of the NLDS. The surprise: the Dodgers essentially had to do the same — and Atlanta's relievers were better. The Braves held on for a 3-2 win in Los Angeles on Sunday to even the best-of-five series.

Blake Snell laboured through poor command, failing to complete four innings with five walks, and both teams burned through six relievers apiece. The decisive moment came in the fifth, when Teoscar Hernández turned a fly ball into a triple and Kris Bubic followed with a run-scoring wild pitch. Max Muncy's ninth-inning solo homer wasn't enough for the two-time defending champions.

The Braves' gamble of saving ace Chris Sale for Game 3 at home now looks inspired, while the Dodgers' rotation choices face fresh scrutiny. A series that looked under control 24 hours ago has been flipped completely.