The Dodgers ’ World Series aspirations took a big hit Thursday with a 10-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves in Game 4 of the National League Championship Series at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas.
Trailing 3-1 in the series, the Dodgers will need to win the next three games, starting with Game 5 on Friday , to punch their ticket to the World Series.
Here are some of the best images from Los Angeles Times photographer Robert Gauthier of the Dodgers’ loss in Game 4 .
Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner dives, but can’t corral a run-scoring double by Atlanta Braves shortstop Dansby Swanson in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna stops for an imaginary selfie while rounding the bases after hitting a home run in the seventh inning of Game 4.
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Dodgers designated hitter Edwin RÃos hits a home run during the third inning of Game 4 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.
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Edwin RÃos celebrates with his Dodgers teammates after hitting a solo home run in Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna rounds the bases after hitting a home run off Clayton Kershaw in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Atlanta Braves designated hitter Marcell Ozuna celebrates after hitting a home run in the fourth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Bryse Wilson delivers during the second inning of Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner makes a throw during Game 4 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.
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Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw delivers during the first inning of Game 4 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw chases after a grounder hit by Atlanta’s Ronald Acuna Jr. during the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and shortstop Kike Hernandez can’t make a play on an infield single hit by Ronald Acuna Jr. during the sixth inning of Game 4.
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Dodgers starter Clayton Kershaw sits in the dugout moments after being removed from the game in the sixth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS.
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Dodgers second baseman Kiké Hernández reacts after striking out during the fourth inning of Game 4 of the NLCS against the Atlanta Braves.
(Robert Gauthier / Los Angeles Times)