Overview
- The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first defending World Series champions to start a season 8-0, surpassing the 1933 Yankees' record.
- Shohei Ohtani hit a walk-off home run in the ninth inning, securing a 6-5 comeback victory against the Atlanta Braves on his bobblehead night.
- The Dodgers have achieved six comeback wins in their first eight games, showcasing resilience despite early-game struggles, including a 5-0 deficit in this game.
- Max Muncy tied the game in the eighth inning with a two-run double after committing two throwing errors that contributed to the Braves' early lead.
- The Braves fell to 0-7, their worst season-opening record since 2016, as they prepare for their home opener against the Miami Marlins.