Dodgers’ World Series championship reign ends in NLCS loss to Braves
by Jorge Castillo, Los Angeles Times
Oct 24, 2021
4 minutes
ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Dodgers’ season effectively ended in the seventh inning Saturday night at Truist Park. It effectively ended with runners at second and third, stranded after Atlanta Braves left-hander Tyler Matzek mowed through three Dodgers.
It effectively ended in fitting fashion, with the Dodgers unable to capitalize on a prime scoring opportunity in Game 6 of the National League Championship Series.
When it was over, after Albert Pujols, Steven Souza Jr. and Mookie Betts struck out in succession, Matzek pumped his fist twice. He leaped and he howled. The Dodgers had six outs left to erase
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