The 2026 MLB Playoffs continued Tuesday, October 6, with two National League Division Series games as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves and the San Diego Padres edged the Milwaukee Brewers.
Here’s a look at the MLB scores from yesterday, along with what the results mean for each NLDS matchup.
MLB Scores From Tuesday, October 6, 2026
Los Angeles Dodgers 3, Atlanta Braves 1 — Final
The Dodgers picked up a crucial postseason victory over the Braves, winning 3-1 in Game 3 of their National League Division Series.
Los Angeles now holds a 2-1 series lead, putting the Dodgers one victory away from advancing to the National League Championship Series (NLCS).
Atlanta, meanwhile, faces a must-win situation in Game 4. A Braves victory would force a decisive Game 5, while another Dodgers win would end the series.
Series: Dodgers lead Braves, 2-1
San Diego Padres 4, Milwaukee Brewers 3 — Final
The Padres kept their postseason hopes alive with a 4-3 victory over the Brewers in Game 3.
Despite the loss, Milwaukee still owns a 2-1 advantage in the NLDS. The Brewers will have another opportunity to close out the series in Game 4, while San Diego needs another victory to force Game 5.
Series: Brewers lead Padres, 2-1
MLB Playoff Results From Yesterday
The complete MLB scoreboard for October 6:
Dodgers 3, Braves 1
Padres 4, Brewers 3
Both National League Division Series are now at 2-1, meaning Wednesday’s Game 4 matchups could either produce NLCS qualifiers or set up decisive Game 5 showdowns.
MLB Playoff Games Today
The 2026 MLB postseason continues Wednesday, October 7, with Game 4 action.
The Dodgers have an opportunity to eliminate Atlanta and advance to the NLCS, while the Brewers can do the same against San Diego. The Braves and Padres must win to keep their seasons alive.
That makes Wednesday another potentially decisive day in the 2026 MLB playoff bracket.
What’s Next in the 2026 MLB Playoffs?
With the Division Series reaching the elimination stage, every game becomes increasingly important. Los Angeles and Milwaukee are each one victory away from advancing, while Atlanta and San Diego need Game 4 wins to extend their respective series.