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Kevin C. Cox/Getty ImagesThe Atlanta Braves have their eyes on the playoffs Tug McGraw Jersey , and left fielder Ronald Acuna Jr. is heating up at exactly the right time.The 20-year-old phenom hit home runs to lead off both games of Atlanta's doubleheader against the Miami Marlins on Monday, spurring his team to 9-1 and 6-1 victories in the respective contests.MLB MLBTwo games today, TWO leadoff homers.Ronaldacunajr24 is on 馃敟馃敟. OwzaoIMC89He has now gone deep in four straight games, and ESPN.com noted he became the youngest to accomplish the feat in the live ball era (since 1920). What's more, the Elias Sports Bureau determined he joined Hall of Famers Rickey Henderson and Harry Hooper, as well as Brady Anderson, as the only players in baseball history to hit leadoff homers in both games of a doubleheader (h/t ESPN.com)."Freddie and I were just kind of standing there smiling at each other like, 'Again?'" Braves manager Brian Snitker said of his interaction with veteran Freddie Freeman, per ESPN.com. "It's been fun to watch."Going 5-for-8 with two homers Drew Hutchison Jersey , five RBI, five runs, two walks and a stolen base qualifies as a solid day at the office, and the Braves are now a game ahead of the Philadelphia Phillies and seven ahead of the two-time defending division champion Washington Nationals in the National League East race.Atlanta hasn't made the playoffs since the 2013 season, but Acuna is doing what he can to change that down the stretch of the 2018 campaign. The Los Angeles Dodgers opened their postseason with a 6-0win over the Atlanta Braves in Game 1 of the National League Division Series at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night.Joc Pederson led off the first inning with a solo home run, and Max Muncy followed his lead with a three-run shot in the second to give the Dodgers sufficient breathing room while Hyun-Jin Ryu was dealing on the mound.BYU鈥檚 Cosmo the Cougar Is the Next Superstar MascotJoshua Johnson Is HS Footballs Quadruple ThreatThe Champions x Queer EyeHappy 26th Birthday to OBJ 馃帀Happy Anniversary to the Cubs Curse-BreakingD-Rose Turned Back the Clock and Put Up 50Will Drake鈥檚 Favorite Teams Reverse the 6 God Curse?Sports Worlds Halloween Costumes Went HardUp Your Halloween Game with Giant Pumpkin RegattaThe Champions: Episode 6 Is ComingDubs Trolled Fergie So Hard It Became a ChallengePurdue Footballs No. 1 Fan Is Inspiring the TeamOne Road to MLB Starts with a Bottle Cap and BroomstickIts Been a Wild Month with Flyers鈥?Mascot Gritty馃専The Champions: Episode 5 馃専CP3-Rondo Blowup Was a Long Time ComingMahomes Is Showtime Off the Field TooCFBs Creative Entrances Put WWE to ShameWorld Pole Climbing Championships Are Something ElseNBA Let Players Know They Have to Cover Branded TattoosRight Arrow IconIn all,Ryu pitched seven innings, gave up four hits and struck out eight before the Dodgers bullpen took over and shut the door on a Braves offense thatdid not register an extra-base hit.Muncy, Pederson Power Duo Could Swing Series for Dodgers The Dodgers didn't play small ball in Game 1. Then again Larry Bowa Jersey , they didn't have to.Instead, manager Dave Roberts' squad channeled the formula it embraced throughout the regular season when it cranked out a National League-leading 235 home runs.Muncy was the engine behind that power-packed attack, and he didn't deviate from that role Thursday as he mashed what proved to be a devastating blow to Atlanta's Game 1 hopes.Alden Gonzalez Alden_GonzalezMax Muncys improbable run continues. From 27-year-old non-roster invitee to a .973 regular-season OPS to a big three-run homer in the postseason opener. 4-0, Dodgers, in the 2nd.Stats By STATS StatsBySTATSMax Muncy of the Dodgers is only the fourth player ever with 3+ RBI and 3+ walks in a playoff game. The others? Eddie Murray (1983), Barry Bonds (2002) and Manny Ramirez (2007). #LADeterminedPederson, meanwhile, stayed hot with his solo shot after he had seven jacks, a .269 average and a .941 OPS over the final 25 games.BYU鈥檚 Cosmo the Cougar Is the Next Superstar MascotJoshua Johnson Is HS Footballs Quadruple ThreatThe Champions x Queer EyeHappy 26th Birthday to OBJ 馃帀Happy Anniversary to the Cubs Curse-BreakingD-Rose Turned Back the Clock and Put Up 50Will Drake鈥檚 Favorite Teams Reverse the 6 God Curse?Sports Worlds Halloween Costumes Went HardUp Your Halloween Game with Giant Pumpkin RegattaThe Champions: Episode 6 Is ComingDubs Trolled Fergie So Hard It Became a ChallengePurdue Footballs No. 1 Fan Is Inspiring the TeamOne Road to MLB Starts with a Bottle Cap and BroomstickIts Been a Wild Month with Flyers鈥?Mascot Gritty馃専The Champions: Episode 5 馃専CP3-Rondo Blowup Was a Long Time ComingMahomes Is Showtime Off the Field TooCFBs Creative Entrances Put WWE to ShameWorld Pole Climbing Championships Are Something ElseNBA Let Players Know They Have to Cover Branded TattoosRight Arrow IconThe headliners of the Dodgers offense http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-jim-bunning-jersey , of course, are Justin Turner (1-for-2, 2B, two walks) and Manny Machado (0-for-4, three strikeouts).But if Pederson and Muncy can continue to crank out a steady stream of long balls and make Braves pitchers pay, they should solidify the top of a batting order that has a chance to propel the Dodgers to their second straight NL pennant.Foltynewicz'sInability to Chase Dodger Demons Puts Braves in HoleThere's no debatingMike Foltynewicz deserved to start Game 1.The 26-year-old went 13-10 with a 2.85 ERA, two complete games and 9.9 strikeouts per nine innings during the regular season, and he was clearly Atlanta's best option to take the hill with a chance to steal a win in enemy territory.There was, however Jim Thome Jersey , reason to believe he wouldn't hold up his end of the bargain despite that encouraging production.Because even thoughFoltynewiczblistered most opponents this season, the Dodgers鈥攊n an admittedly small sample size鈥攑roved to be hiskryptonite.Specifically, the right-hander gave up four earned runs, two home runs and six hits in five innings when he made his lone regular-season start against the Dodgers on July 27.And while the bottom of the Dodgers order shouldered the load that night, the top of the lineup inflicted the damage Thursday as Pederson and Muncy jumped on a pair of four-seam fastballs to send the Braves tumbling into a 1-0 series hole.In all,Foltynewicz allowed four earned runs and three hits while logging five strikeouts in two innings before he was pulled for Sean Newcomb.David OBrien DOBrienATL#Braves Folty first two innings: three walks, a hit batter and two homers allowed.Cory McCartney coryjmccartneyMike Foltynewicz has had only one start in his career close to being this short (2 2/3 on Aug. 11, 2017). Potentially saving him for as early as Game 3, but rough #Postseason debut. #BravesFoltynewicz could be presented with a shot at redemption later in the NLDS http://www.philliesfanproshop.com/authentic-scott-kingery-jersey , but his struggles Thursday won't inspire much confidence if he is fortunate enough to grab another starting nod against L.A.Kershaw Has Chance to Give Dodgers Series StrangleholdThe Dodgers couldn't have asked for a better start against the Braves.They're in prime position to take a commanding 2-0 series lead with Clayton Kershaw headed to the hill Friday night.Sure, Kershaw may not be at the peak of his powers after he nursed a back injury throughout the regular season. But considering he posted a 2.73 ERA with 155 strikeouts across 161.1 innings, the Dodgers have to feel good about their prospects entering the weekend.Furthermore, Kershaw dominated the Braves on July 27 when he scattered six hits across 7.2 innings and allowed a single earned run while recording eight strikeouts and zero walks.As if that wasn't enough to like the Dodgers' chances, Kershaw seems to have a chip on his shoulder after he was bumped down in the rotation in favor of Ryu."I don't really need to prove myself to anybody," Kershaw said Thursday, per theOrange County Register'sBill Plunkett. "I want my teammates to want me out there. I think that's the biggest thing. Hyun-Jin has had a great season and he's pitched really well for us. I'm looking forward to watching him tonight. And I'll get my turn tomorrow."Don't be surprised if the three-time Cy Young Award winner makes a statement before the series shifts to SunTrust Park on Sunday. What's Next?Game 2 is set for Friday night in Southern California. Kershaw will take the hill for the Dodgers against Atlanta'sAnibal Sanchez.