LOS ANGELES — On a crisp, cool, Friday night under the bright lights of Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers turned the page on their 2024 championship journey with a dazzling final chapter—one etched in diamonds, sapphires, and pure baseball history.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have invited history to come to them, assembling an overwhelming collection of talent and reinforcing the reigning World Series champions with even more cash in pursuit of something baseball has not seen in 25 years: a repeat winner.

The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Atlanta Braves by a 3-1 final on Tuesday night (box score), improving their record to 7-0 in the process. The Dodgers have now matched the best start to a season by a defending World Series champion in Major League Baseball history,