LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Teoscar Hernández #37 and Kyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate following a 2-run home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during the first game of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Getty
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Getty
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Miguel Rojas #72 of the Los Angeles Dodgers records an RBI single in the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Getty
SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Blake Snell #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers delivers a pitch in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images) Getty
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ATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Ray Kerr #62 of the Atlanta Braves addresses the media after clinching victory against the Philadelphia Phillies in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images) Getty
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images) Getty
The second game of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Atlanta Braves is set to start at 5:00 p.m. PDT on Sunday.
This matchup will take place at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Teoscar Hernández #37 and Kyle Tucker #23 of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate following a 2-run home run during the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves in game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
The Dodgers secured their first game of the series with a score of 5-3 on Saturday.
Prior to Sunday’s matchup, the Dodgers revealed a surprising change in the lineup regarding Max Muncy.
Los Angeles Dodgers Make Unexpected Max Muncy Decision Ahead of NLDS Game 2 vs. Braves
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Muncy batted eighth and played third base in Game 1, achieving 1 hit in 4 at-bats with a solo home run.
Despite his impactful hit on Saturday, Muncy is not part of the starting lineup for Sunday’s game; Miguel Rojas will take the third base position instead.
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Miguel Rojas #72 of the Los Angeles Dodgers records an RBI single in the top of the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Here is the Dodgers’ lineup for today’s game:
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Los Angeles Dodgers Starting Pitcher
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – SEPTEMBER 26: Blake Snell #7 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches in the bottom of the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Oracle Park on September 26, 2026 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Lachlan Cunningham/Getty Images)
Veteran southpaw Blake Snell will take to the mound for the Dodgers today.
The 33-year-old achieved a 4-1 record with a 1.90 ERA, 1.10 WHIP and 55 strikeouts across 42 2/3 innings in the regular season.
Atlanta Braves Starting Pitcher
GettyATLANTA, GEORGIA – OCTOBER 01: Ray Kerr #62 of the Atlanta Braves speaks to the media after defeating the Philadelphia Phillies in game three of the National League Wild Card Series at Truist Park on October 01, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Edward M. Pio Roda/Getty Images)
Journeyman left-hander Ray Kerr will be taking the mound for the Braves today.
The 32-year-old southpaw started the third game of the NL Wild Card Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at Truist Park, pitching 3 1/3 scoreless innings.
During the regular season, Kerr had a 1.47 ERA with 11 strikeouts in 18 1/3 innings with Atlanta.
Examining Max Muncy
GettyLOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 03: Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers hits a solo home run in the sixth inning against the Atlanta Braves during game one of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on October 03, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Luke Hales/Getty Images)
Muncy finished the regular season with an .838 OPS, hitting 29 home runs and 76 RBI.
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The experienced third baseman boasts a career .829 OPS, with 243 home runs and 680 RBI since making his MLB debut in 2015.
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