Braves vs. Dodgers scores, results: Atlanta wins NL pennant for first time since 1999

Braves vs. Dodgers scores, results: Atlanta wins NL pennant for first time since 1999

The Atlanta Braves are heading to their first World Series since 1999. The Braves dethroned the Dodgers in this year's World Series, knocking out the defending champs in six games. Atlanta will now face the AL champion Houston Astros in the 2021 World Series, which starts Tuesday.

Eddie Rosario, who had a record-tying 14 hits in a series and clubbed a go-ahead three-run homer in the clinching Game 6, was named NLCS MVP.

Below, you'll find all you need to know about the NLCS.

Game 1 - Sat., Oct. 16

ATL 3, LAD 2

RHP Corey Knebel (4-0, 2.45 ERA) vs. LHP Max Fried (14-7, 3.04 ERA)

TBS

Game 2 - Sun., Oct. 17

ATL 5, LAD 4

RHP Max Scherzer (15-4, 2.46 ERA) vs. RHP Ian Anderson (9-5, 3.58 ERA)

TBS

Game 3 - Tues., Oct 19

LAD 6, ATL 5

RHP Walker Buehler (16-4, 2.47 ERA) vs. Charlie Morton (14-6, 3.34 ERA)

TBS

Game 4 - Weds., Oct. 20

ATL 9, LAD 2

LHP Julio Urías (20-3, 2.96 ERA) vs. RHP Jesse Chavez (3-2, 2.14 ERA)

TBS

Game 5 - Thurs., Oct. 21

LAD 11, ATL 2

RHP Joe Kelly (2-0, 2.86 ERA) vs. LHP Max Fried (14-7, 3.04 ERA)

TBS

Game 6 - Sat., Oct. 23

ATL 4, LAD 2

RHP Walker Buehler (16-4, 2.47 ERA) vs. RHP Ian Anderson (9-5, 3.58 ERA)

TBS

This was a rematch of the 2020 NLCS, when the Braves held a three to one series lead before the Dodgers ran off three straight wins to take the NL pennant. The 2021 Dodgers could not repeat that feat.

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