The Los Angeles Dodgers are moving closer to another World Series appearance. But their latest postseason victory didn't come from the player most fans expected.
It came from Andy Pages. He delivered a two-run single in the seventh inning Wednesday night, breaking a tie and helping Los Angeles defeat the Atlanta Braves 4-1.
The win gave the Dodgers a 3-1 series win and sent them to the National League Championship Series for the third consecutive season. For a team loaded with recognizable stars, Pages provided the most important swing of the night. And considering his previous postseason struggles, the moment carried additional significance.
Andy Pages answers Dodgers' biggest offensive problem
Los Angeles entered the decisive seventh inning struggling to produce hits with runners in scoring position. The Dodgers had gone 0-for-14 in those situations during the series. That changed when Pages stepped to the plate with the bases loaded.
Andy Pages puts the Dodgers up 3-1 in Game 4 of the NLDS. Brandon Gaudin on the call for Fox. https://t.co/Vsk0SEgHDF
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) October 8, 2026Teoscar Hernández began the rally with a single. Walks to Josue De Paula and Kyle Tucker eventually loaded the bases, with Tommy Edman entering as a pinch-runner. Pages then lined a 3-2 pitch from Robert Suarez into center field.
Two runs scored, giving Los Angeles a 3-1 lead. The hit was particularly meaningful because Pages had struggled during previous postseason opportunities. He opened this October without a hit in his first seven at-bats. But he began finding his rhythm during Game 3 and followed with another productive performance Wednesday.
For Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, that development could be extremely important. Los Angeles already possesses plenty of star power. Getting meaningful contributions from players beyond its biggest names makes the lineup considerably more dangerous.
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Max Muncy adds another historic moment
Pages wasn't the only Dodgers player delivering in the decisive game. Max Muncy hit a solo home run in the ninth inning, extending the lead to 4-1. The blast was Muncy's 19th postseason home run with Los Angeles, extending his franchise record.
The Dodgers' pitching staff also delivered. Five pitchers combined to hold Atlanta to three hits. The Braves couldn't generate enough offense to extend the series.
Now Los Angeles advances to face the Milwaukee Brewers. The matchup will determine which team represents the National League in the World Series.
For the Dodgers, the stakes extend beyond another pennant. Los Angeles is attempting to become the first National League franchise to win three consecutive World Series championships.
That kind of achievement requires contributions from an entire roster. Wednesday offered a reminder of why.
The Dodgers didn't need another spectacular individual performance from their most famous player. They needed one timely hit. And Pages delivered the swing that kept their championship ambitions moving forward.
