Dodgers vs Braves NLDS Game 4: Start Time, Pitchers & How to Watch
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from the National League Championship Series as they prepare to face the Atlanta Braves in NLDS Game 4 at Truist Park on Wednesday.
Los Angeles took control of the best-of-five series with a 3-1 victory in Game 3, moving ahead 2-1 and putting Atlanta on the brink of elimination.
The equation is now simple.
A Dodgers victory sends Los Angeles to the NLCS. A Braves victory keeps their season alive and forces a decisive Game 5 back in Los Angeles.
Here is everything you need to know about Dodgers vs Braves NLDS Game 4, including the start time, probable pitchers, how to watch and the biggest storylines.
Dodgers vs Braves Game 4: Date, Time and Venue
Match: Los Angeles Dodgers at Atlanta Braves
Competition: 2026 National League Division Series
Game: NLDS Game 4
Date: Wednesday, October 7, 2026
Start Time: 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT
Venue: Truist Park, Atlanta
Series: Dodgers lead 2-1
For Los Angeles, this is the first opportunity to close out the series.
Atlanta, meanwhile, must win to extend its season.
How to Watch Dodgers vs Braves Game 4
Dodgers vs Braves Game 4 will be nationally televised in the United States on FS1 and will also be available through FOX One.
Spanish-language coverage will be available through FOX Deportes.
National radio coverage is available through ESPN Radio.
TV: FS1
Streaming: FOX One
Spanish-language coverage: FOX Deportes / FOX One
National Radio: ESPN Radio
First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET.
Dodgers vs Braves Game 4 Probable Pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers: Tyler Glasnow, RHP
The Dodgers are expected to hand the ball to right-hander Tyler Glasnow with an opportunity to finish the series.
Glasnow enters the matchup with a 5-2 record and 3.53 ERA, along with 98 strikeouts.
The stakes could hardly be higher.
A strong outing from Glasnow would give the Dodgers an opportunity to avoid a deciding Game 5 and move directly into the NLCS.
Atlanta Braves: Tyler Mahle, RHP
Atlanta are expected to counter with right-hander Tyler Mahle.
Mahle enters Game 4 with a 7-10 record and 3.99 ERA, with 137 strikeouts.
His assignment is straightforward but difficult: keep one of baseball's most dangerous lineups under control long enough for the Braves offense to respond.
With Atlanta facing elimination, there is little margin for error.
Dodgers Take 2-1 Lead After Game 3 Victory
Los Angeles moved within one victory of the NLCS by beating Atlanta 3-1 in Game 3.
The Dodgers received an outstanding performance from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, who allowed only one run on four hits across seven innings.
Yamamoto struck out 10 batters, setting a postseason career high.
Atlanta struggled to turn scoring opportunities into runs, finishing the game without a hit in six at-bats with runners in scoring position.
That proved costly.
The Braves now enter Game 4 knowing another defeat will end their season.
Freddie Freeman Delivers Against His Former Team
One of the biggest storylines from Game 3 involved Freddie Freeman.
Playing a postseason game in Atlanta for the first time since leaving the Braves, Freeman hit a solo home run against Chris Sale.
It was the 18th postseason home run of Freeman's career.
The moment carried additional significance because Freeman spent his first 12 MLB seasons with Atlanta and helped the Braves win the 2021 World Series before joining Los Angeles.
Now he has an opportunity to help eliminate his former team.
Kiké Hernández Comes Through Again
October and Enrique “Kiké” Hernández have become a familiar combination.
Hernández made his first start of the 2026 postseason in Game 3 and responded with a two-run home run off Chris Sale.
The homer gave Los Angeles an early advantage and once again highlighted Hernández's reputation for producing in important postseason situations.
Atlanta cannot afford to focus only on the biggest names in the Dodgers lineup.
Los Angeles have dangerous hitters throughout the order, and Hernández demonstrated exactly why that depth matters.
Braves Must Find More Offense
Atlanta's biggest problem in Game 3 was not creating opportunities.
It was converting them.
The Braves loaded the bases with one out in the fifth inning but managed only one run.
Atlanta finished the night with five hits and struck out 12 times.
Most importantly, the Braves went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position.
That cannot continue in an elimination game.
Atlanta need their biggest offensive threats to deliver when runners reach base.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Could Be Crucial
Few players are capable of changing a postseason game as quickly as Ronald Acuña Jr.
The Braves need their star outfielder to provide a spark at the top of the lineup.
Against elite postseason pitching, opportunities can be limited. Atlanta therefore need to maximize Acuña's combination of power, speed and ability to reach base.
If the Braves are going to force Game 5, their biggest hitters will likely have to play a major role.
Dodgers Chasing Another Deep Postseason Run
Los Angeles entered the postseason with enormous expectations.
The Dodgers are attempting to become the first National League team to win three consecutive World Series championships.
They are now potentially one victory closer to continuing that pursuit.
Winning Game 4 would also allow Los Angeles to avoid the uncertainty of a winner-take-all Game 5 and provide additional preparation time before the NLCS.
That makes Wednesday's game extremely valuable even though the Dodgers have another opportunity available if they lose.
Braves Have Already Beaten the Dodgers Under Pressure
Atlanta should not be written off.
The Braves defeated Los Angeles 3-2 in Game 2 to level the series before it moved to Atlanta.
They also enjoyed significant success against the Dodgers during the regular season.
Atlanta won five of six regular-season meetings between the teams in 2026.
That history will give the Braves confidence that they can extend the series.
But postseason baseball provides little room for mistakes.
Atlanta must now do it with elimination hanging over every inning.
What Happens If the Dodgers Win Game 4?
A Los Angeles victory ends the series.
The Dodgers would win the NLDS 3-1 and advance to the National League Championship Series.
Game 5 would no longer be required.
For Atlanta, the season would be over.
What Happens If the Braves Win?
An Atlanta victory would level the series at 2-2.
That would force a decisive NLDS Game 5 on Friday, October 9 in Los Angeles.
Game 5 is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium if necessary.
That would create a winner-take-all matchup for a place in the NLCS.
Dodgers vs Braves Game 4: Players to Watch
Tyler Glasnow — Dodgers
Glasnow has an opportunity to pitch Los Angeles directly into the NLCS.
His ability to generate strikeouts could be particularly important against an Atlanta lineup that struck out 12 times in Game 3.
Tyler Mahle — Braves
Atlanta's season could depend heavily on Mahle.
He must navigate a deep Dodgers lineup featuring multiple hitters capable of changing the game with one swing.
Freddie Freeman — Dodgers
Freeman's history with Atlanta makes him one of the most compelling players in the series.
After homering in Game 3, he will look to hurt his former club again.
Ronald Acuña Jr. — Braves
Atlanta need their biggest offensive stars to respond, and Acuña has the ability to change both an inning and an entire game.
Kiké Hernández — Dodgers
Hernández's postseason reputation grew again with his Game 3 homer.
He gives Los Angeles another dangerous option beyond its superstar hitters.
Dodgers vs Braves Game 4 Prediction
The Dodgers enter Game 4 with momentum after Yamamoto's dominant performance and timely home runs from Hernández and Freeman.
Atlanta, however, have shown throughout the season that they can beat Los Angeles.
The Braves' 5-1 regular-season record against the Dodgers makes this matchup more competitive than the 2-1 series score might suggest.
The key could be Atlanta's performance with runners in scoring position.
If the Braves continue wasting opportunities, the Dodgers have more than enough offensive talent to punish them.
If Atlanta can score early and put pressure on Glasnow, Game 5 becomes a realistic possibility.
Prediction: Another close game, with Los Angeles holding the advantage because of its lineup depth and current momentum.
Dodgers vs Braves Game 4 FAQs
When is Dodgers vs Braves NLDS Game 4?
Game 4 will be played on Wednesday, October 7, 2026.
What time does Dodgers vs Braves Game 4 start?
First pitch is scheduled for 6:00 p.m. ET / 3:00 p.m. PT.
Where is Dodgers vs Braves Game 4?
The game will be played at Truist Park in Atlanta.
What channel is Dodgers vs Braves Game 4 on?
The game will be televised nationally on FS1.
How can I stream Dodgers vs Braves Game 4?
The game is available through FOX One, subject to applicable access and subscription requirements.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers?
Tyler Glasnow is currently listed as Los Angeles' probable starting pitcher.
Who is pitching for the Braves?
Tyler Mahle is currently listed as Atlanta's probable starter.
What is the Dodgers vs Braves series score?
The Dodgers lead the best-of-five NLDS 2-1.
Are the Braves eliminated if they lose Game 4?
Yes. A Dodgers victory would give Los Angeles a 3-1 series win and eliminate Atlanta.
What happens if Atlanta wins Game 4?
The series would be tied 2-2 and move back to Los Angeles for a decisive Game 5 on Friday.
Final Word
The Dodgers have their first opportunity to finish the job.
After Yamamoto's outstanding Game 3 performance and home runs from Hernández and Freeman, Los Angeles enter Game 4 with a 2-1 series lead and a chance to book their place in the NLCS.
Atlanta have no safety net.
The Braves must rediscover the offense that helped them beat Los Angeles five times during the regular season and find a way to capitalize when scoring opportunities arrive.
For the Dodgers, one more victory means the NLCS.
For the Braves, Game 4 is win or go home.
