Dodgers, Braves Meet in NLDS for 6th Time

The Dodgers hold home-field advantage in the best-of-five series that begins on Saturday. This will be the sixth playoff meeting between the teams, with four of the previous five series occurring since the 2010s. The Braves dominated their most recent playoff encounter in 1996, sweeping the Dodgers in three games behind strong pitching performances from John Smoltz, Greg Maddux, and Tom Glavine.

The Braves' 1996 playoff victory was part of a strong run that saw them win the NL pennant for a second consecutive year. Both teams have seen success in recent decades, with star first baseman Freddie Freeman winning World Series championships with both franchises. The Dodgers and Braves have established themselves as consistent contenders, often meeting when both are performing at a high level. xsportfeed.quest