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Braves stumble vs. Dodgers, Mets shake up staff: NL East roundup
The Atlanta Braves lost 3-1 to the Los Angeles Dodgers in NLDS Game 3, while the New York Mets announced changes to their 2027 coaching staff.
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Braves’ offense quieted as Dodgers take control
The Los Angeles Dodgers grabbed control of their Division Series matchup in Atlanta, handing the Braves a 3-1 loss in Game 3. Enrique Hernandez and Freddie Freeman supplied the power with home runs, while starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered a strong outing to lead the Dodgers.
For the Braves, who rolled to a 94-68 record and the NL East title, the setback leaves them chasing the series as Los Angeles moves within one win of the NLCS. Atlanta was limited to a single run at home in a pivotal game, ratcheting up the pressure on both the rotation and a lineup that carried them through the regular season.
After dominating the division, the Braves now have little margin for error if they want to extend their postseason run. The coming games will demand quick adjustments at the plate and a response from the pitching staff to flip the momentum.
Mets part ways with Albert and Barnes
In New York, the Mets made off-field news by reshaping part of their coaching staff. The club announced that hitting director Jeff Albert and quality assurance coach Danny Barnes will not be part of the 2027 staff. The remainder of the coaches is expected to return under manager Andy Green.
The Mets finished 2026 at 74-88 in the NL East, and the moves suggest a desire to revisit their offensive and preparation philosophies while maintaining continuity around Green. By changing key voices on the hitting and quality assurance side, the organization signals a targeted reset rather than a full overhaul.
Quiet day elsewhere in the NL East
The rest of the NL East was idle. The Philadelphia Phillies (88-74), Miami Marlins (80-82) and Washington Nationals (77-85) were not in action, leaving the spotlight on the Braves’ postseason test against the Dodgers and the Mets’ early moves toward the 2027 campaign.