Albies Drives in Winning Run in 9th as Braves Beat Dodgers 4–3, Avoid Sweep

Ozzie Albies (1) of the Atlanta Braves celebrates with teammates after his sacrifice fly to with the game during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Truist Park in Atlanta on May 24, 2023. Todd Kirkland/Getty Images

ATLANTA—Bryce Elder’s clutch pitching kept Atlanta in the game. Strong situational at-bats in the ninth produced a much-needed win.

Ozzie Albies’ sacrifice fly drove in Austin Riley in the bottom of the ninth and the Braves beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 4–3 on Wednesday night, May 24, to avoid a three-game sweep.