Michael Harris II produced two pivotal hits as the Atlanta Braves defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 3-2 in Game Two of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Sunday, October 4, 2026, levelling the best-of-five series at 1-1. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/gameday/braves-vs-dodgers/2026/10/04/849823))
The Braves, who lost the opening game 5-3, will now return to Atlanta for Game Three at Truist Park on Tuesday.
Michael Harris II drives Braves victory
Atlanta struck first in the opening inning when Mauricio Dubón’s infield single brought Ronald Acuña Jr home. Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts reached the ball but his throw to first went wide, allowing Acuña to score.
Los Angeles drew level in the fourth when Freddie Freeman sent Grant Holmes’s delivery deep into right field for a solo home run.
Harris restored Atlanta’s lead in the fifth, racing to third with a two-out triple into the left-field corner. He then scored on a wild pitch from Kris Bubic to put the Braves 2-1 ahead. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/braves/video/michael-harris-ii-triples-scores-on-wild-pitch))
The Dodgers threatened later in the inning, but Robert Suarez struck out Teoscar Hernández to end the danger and preserve Atlanta’s advantage.
Harris struck again in the seventh, driving a double into right-centre field to bring Matt Olson home and extend the lead to 3-1. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/video/edgardo-henriquez-in-play-run-s-to-michael-harris-ii-334c3e))
Los Angeles trimmed the deficit in the closing stages, but Atlanta held on to secure a crucial road victory and avoid falling two games behind in the series.
Game Three will take place at Truist Park on Tuesday, October 6, with first pitch scheduled for 6pm Eastern Time. The game is due to be shown on FS1. ([mlb.com](https://www.mlb.com/postseason))
