Dodgers get the offense, defense, and pitching in win over Braves

           Atlanta was held in check most of the game, kicked around three errors, and lost at home 8-2 to the Los Angeles Dodgers.

           Anibal Sanchez was hit, but not hard in going 6.1 innings and giving up five runs, four earned.

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Next 5

Friday, 7:35 p.m., vs. L. A. Dodgers, FSS

Saturday, 7:10 p.m., vs. L. A. Dodgers, FSS

Sunday, 1:35 p.m., vs. L. A. Dodgers, FSS

Monday, 7:35 p.m., vs. Miami, FSSE

Tuesday, 7:35 p.m., vs. Miami, FSSE

From beat writers Gabe Burns/Atlanta Journal-Constitution, Mark Bowman/MLB.com, and David O’Brien/The Athletic on Twitter (and others when notable)

Matchups for ATL-LAD: Today: Anibal Sanchez vs. Rich Hill Friday: Mike Foltynewicz vs. Clayton Kershaw Saturday: Sean Newcomb vs. Alex Wood Sunday: TBA/GB

McCarthy is back from Arizona. Snitker said he’s playing catch but knee not ready yet for mound work, no timetable for return./DOB

Ozzie Albies, as expected, has returned to lineup. Dansby's getting a day off. Culberson in at SS and hitting sixth. Ender hitting eighth./GB

Max Fried will start Saturday. Newcomb Sunday. Teheran Monday./GB