The Los Angeles Dodgers (84-49) scored three unanswered runs and won the second of a 3-game series with the Atlanta Braves (70-61). The Dodgers ended August with a record of 21-6, which gained them valuable ground on their chief rivals, the San Francisco Giants (84-48).

Buehler? Anyone?

Walker Buehler must have heard the same Ferris Bueller joke every day in his developmental life, but that comparison is not fair. Ferris Bueller didn't show up to school, while Walker Buehler takes entire teams to school.

Buehler is currently 13-2 with a 2.05 ERA, and he showed his accolades once again in LA's win over the Braves. He pitched seven complete innings, something that happens less and less each year, and gave up only two runs on four hits. He left the game with little run support as the Dodgers trailed 1-2, so Buehler will not get credit for the win.

However, this changes nothing about his outstanding season, and it should not be forgotten that he kept LA in the game.

A Change in Momentum

After 7, the Dodgers trailed the Braves. The pitching was there, as was the fielding, but the offense was lackluster, to say the least. Mookie Betts hit a home run to give the Dodgers their only run until the 7th.

Chris Taylor came in to pinch-hit for Buehler in a situation with runners on 1st and 3rd, 1 out. Taylor battled the pitcher until he hit a towering fly to centerfield, not enough for a hit, but enough to tie the game.

After that, more and more Dodgers started to get on base, and eventually, a double from Corey Seager brought in Mookie Betts from 1st base.

Half A Game

The Giants lost tonight, so the Dodgers made up a whole game on them. LA is now only .5 games behind San Francisco, the smallest margin in a long time. With the season coming closer to the end, it is paramount to get that top spot in the division to not have to play for the wildcard.