Los Angeles Dodgers @ Atlanta Braves - May 4, 2025

Alright, folks! It’s another beautiful Sunday in our sports-crazed city, and you know what that means—it’s game day! Today we’ve got the Los Angeles Dodgers rolling into Truist Park to take on the Atlanta Braves. Buckle up, because this is going to be a battle of wills and talent.

Let’s break it down. The Dodgers come into this game riding high with a current streak of seven straight wins. That’s right—seven! They’ve been absolutely on fire lately, scoring an average of over five runs per game while boasting a lineup that just doesn’t quit. Their batting stats are impressive; they’re racking up 8.7 hits per game and driving in an average of over five RBIs. Those numbers scream dominance!

On the mound for L.A., we have Dustin May taking the ball with a record of 1-1 and an ERA hovering around 4.0. May has shown flashes of brilliance with his strikeout capabilities—sitting at nearly 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings—that could really put some pressure on opposing batters today.

Now let’s talk about our brave Atlanta team (pun intended!). They’re struggling a bit right now, having lost three straight games and currently sitting at 14-18 on the season. Their batting stats leave something to be desired compared to L.A., averaging just over four runs per game with a batting average that’s less than stellar at .238.

Starting for the Braves is Bryce Elder, who comes in with a similar win-loss record as May but carries a higher ERA of around 4.3 and manages about 8.2 strikeouts per nine innings pitched. While he has potential, he’ll need to bring his A-game today if Atlanta hopes to turn their fortunes around against this hot Dodger lineup.

So what can we expect from today’s matchup? With both teams coming off contrasting trends—the Dodgers winning consistently while the Braves find themselves in a slump—I’m leaning heavily towards Los Angeles coming out on top again today. However, I’ve got to say that baseball can be unpredictable! Atlanta has home-field advantage, and sometimes that spark can ignite something special.

Given how these offenses have performed recently—and considering how quickly games can go from slow burners to explosive scoring—I see us heading towards an OVER outcome for total runs scored today as well. Despite my bias towards my beloved Dodgers (you better believe I’m wearing my lucky jersey!), there’s always room for surprises in baseball.

All things considered: I predict another win for those Dodger blue heroes today—with plenty of fireworks lighting up the scoreboard along the way! Let’s go!