The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 5-3 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the opening game of the National League Division Series (NLDS) on Saturday, October 3, 2026. The game was played under challenging conditions, with temperatures reaching 100°F at Dodger Stadium. Despite the heat, over 50,000 fans attended the matchup. Dodgers pitcher Tarik Skubal delivered a stellar performance, pitching six innings and allowing only one run. Offensively, Teoscar Hernández provided a pivotal two-run homer in the fourth inning, contributing to the team’s success. The Braves, on the other hand, struggled to capitalize on their opportunities, managing only three runs on four hits. The series continues today, with Game 2 scheduled for 5:00 PM PDT at Dodger Stadium. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/55fc55769d5000b67ab800d6874f7c98?utm_source=openai))
In the American League Division Series (ALDS), the Chicago White Sox dominated the Cleveland Guardians with a 3-0 win in Game 1. The White Sox’s pitching staff was exceptional, limiting the Guardians to just three hits and five walks. The Guardians’ offense was stifled, failing to score any runs. The White Sox’s pitching staff was exceptional, limiting the Guardians to just three hits and five walks. The Guardians’ offense was stifled, failing to score any runs. The series continues today, with Game 2 scheduled for 10:00 AM PDT at Progressive Field in Cleveland. ([si.com](https://www.si.com/mlb/guardians/onsi/3-moments-that-changed-the-game-in-alds-opener-between-guardians-and-white-sox-01m419ps3q4e?utm_source=openai))
In other postseason action, the Tampa Bay Rays edged out the New York Yankees with a 1-0 victory in Game 1 of their ALDS matchup. Rays pitcher Drew Rasmussen delivered a dominant performance, earning the win. The San Diego Padres also secured a narrow 3-2 win over the Milwaukee Brewers in their NLDS opener. Padres pitcher Blake Snell earned the win, while Brewers pitcher Adrián Morejón took the loss. ([baseball-reference.com](https://www.baseball-reference.com/boxes/index.fcgi?date=2026-10-03&utm_source=openai))
Looking ahead, the postseason action continues today with several key matchups. The Padres and Brewers will face off in Game 2 of their series at 1:00 PM PDT, while the Braves and Dodgers will play Game 2 of their series at 5:00 PM PDT. Fans can anticipate more thrilling baseball action as teams vie for a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
