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  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

  • Starting pitcher Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers has his glove checked by umpire Mike Estabrook #83 during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Max Muncy #13 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks toward the scoreboard after striking out swinging against the Atlanta Braves in the first inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Justin Turner #10 of the Los Angeles Dodgers doubles against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Braves starting pitcher Charlie Morton during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Will Smith #16 of the Los Angeles Dodgers walks back toward the dugout after striking out looking against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • Joc Pederson #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Joc Pederson #22 of the Atlanta Braves hits a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Joc Pederson #22 of the Atlanta Braves rounds second base after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Starting pitcher Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers flips the baseball after giving up a solo home run too Joc Pederson (not pictured) of the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Starting pitcher Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks at the baseball as Joc Pederson #22 of the Atlanta Braves rounds third base after hitting a solo home run in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Atlanta Braves teammates celebrate after Joc Pederson #22 hits a a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Atlanta Braves’ Joc Pederson celebrates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the third inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Braves’ Travis d’Arnaud hits an RBI double during the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • Austin Riley #27 scores on a RBI double by teammate Travis d’Arnaud (not pictured) of the Atlanta Braves against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Starting pitcher Walker Buehler #21 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the dugout against the Atlanta Braves in the third inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts connects for a solo home run during the fourth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers watches his solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Left fielder Adam Duvall #14 of the Atlanta Braves can’t reach a solo homer run by Mookie Betts (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts celebrates with third base coach Dino Ebel as he circles the bases after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Braves at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers blows a kiss toward the stands after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts (50) is met at the dugout by manager Dave Roberts, center, and bench coach Bob Geren after his solo home run during the fourth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts high-fives teammates in the dugout after hitting a solo home run during the fourth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Braves at Dodger Stadium. Betts later scored the decisive run, sprinting home from first base on a Corey Seager double in the eighth inning for a 3-2 win. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Mookie Betts #50 hugs teammate Albert Pujols #55 of the Los Angeles Dodgers after hitting a solo home run against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the second inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Dodgers starting pitcher Walker Buehler throws to the plate during the first inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Braves’ Ozzie Albies falls to the turf after fouling a ball off his knee during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • The Braves’ Ozzie Albies grabs at his knee after fouling a ball off of himself during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • The Braves’ Ozzie Albies is carried off the field after fouling a ball off his knee during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • The Braves’ Ozzie Albies is carried off the field after fouling a ball off his knee during the fifth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ AJ Pollock scores the tying run past Atlanta Braves catcher Travis d’Arnaud on a sacrifice fly by Chris Taylor during the seventh inning of Tuesday’s game at Dodger Staduum. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Freddie Freeman #5 of the Atlanta Braves reacts after striking out looking against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Atlanta Braves’ Freddie Freeman reacts after striking out during the eighth inning of the team’s baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Corey Seager #5 watches kids RBI double as teammate Mookie Betts (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager follows through on his RBI double during the eighth inning against the Atlanta Braves in a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Corey Seager #5 watches kids RBI double as teammate Mookie Betts (not pictured) of the Los Angeles Dodgers scores against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Mookie Betts #50 scores on a double by teammate Corey Seager #5 of the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts rounds third base to score the go-ahead run on a double by Corey Seager during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts slides headfirst to score the go-ahead run on a double by Corey Seager during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • The Dodgers’ Mookie Betts scores the go-ahead run on a double by teammate Corey Seager (not pictured) as teammate Will Smith celebrates at home plate during the eighth inning of Tuesday’s game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

  • Mookie Betts #50 of the Los Angeles Dodgers looks on from the bench against the Atlanta Braves during a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Relief pitcher Kenley Jansen #74 of the Los Angeles Dodgers strikes out Dansby Swanson #7 of the Atlanta Braves for the last out of the game in the ninth inning of a baseball game at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. Los Angeles Dodgers won 3-2. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen celebrates after closing out their 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/SCNG)

  • Dodgers relief pitcher Kenley Jansen celebrates after closing out their 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves in the ninth inning on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

  • The Dodgers’ Corey Seager, left, and Mookie Betts celebrate the team’s 3-2 victory over the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

  • Justin Turner #10 and teammate Cody Bellinger #35 and AJ Pollock #11, right, of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench prior to a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Justin Turner #10 and teammate Cody Bellinger #35 and AJ Pollock #11, right, of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench prior to a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Austin Barnes #15, left, along with teammates Trea Turner #6, Mookie Betts #50 and Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench prior to a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Trea Turner #6 along with teammates Mookie Betts #50 and Chris Taylor #3 of the Los Angeles Dodgers on the bench prior to a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Tuesday, August 31, 2021. (Photo by Keith Birmingham, Pasadena Star-News/ SCNG)

  • Dodgers manager Dave Roberts gestures from the dugout before the team’s baseball game against the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers had a chance to gain a game in the standings on Tuesday night.

This time, they rose to the occasion.

Punctuating their best month of the season on the final day of August, the Dodgers rallied for one run in the seventh inning and another in the eighth to beat the Atlanta Braves, 3-2, before an announced crowd of 44,952 at Dodger Stadium.

The score was tied, 2-2, when Corey Seager ended an eight-pitch at-bat against Tyler Matzek with a gap-splitting double, driving in Mookie Betts with the winning run.

Betts had led off the inning with a walk. He also hit a solo home run in the fourth inning and robbed a potential home run at the end of a long run into the right field corner in the second.

With his mother, Diana Collins, and his young daughter in the stands, Betts reached base in three of his four plate appearances. A hip injury limited Betts to 11 games in August, but he managed to contribute five home runs among his 11 hits. His hip was a non-issue Tuesday.

“We’re a lot better team when he’s out in the field and healthy,” Seager said of Betts.

“He’s a special player,” starting pitcher Walker Buehler added.

The San Francisco Giants lost to the Milwaukee Brewers earlier in the evening. That allowed the Dodgers to move to within a half-game of first place – the closest they have come to leading the National League West since July 6.

The rivals will play a crucial three-game series this weekend in San Francisco.

“We’re just trying to play good baseball right now,” Seager said. “We’re not really worried about (the standings). We’re trying to win series, win games, and just handle our own business and let the chips fall.”

August was an unusual but ultimately successful month for the Dodgers. Identifying who constituted “the Dodgers” at any given moment was arduous. Twenty-seven different players managed to log a plate appearance. Twenty-five players threw a pitch. For comparison’s sake, the Dodgers didn’t use 25 pitchers in an entire season until 1998.

Appropriately, their roster churn continued Tuesday. Two right-handed relief pitchers, Ryan Meisinger and Jake Jewell, were acquired via waiver claim. Another, lefty Andrew Vasquez, was acquired in a minor league trade.

Nonetheless, the Dodgers (84-49) finished August with a 21-6 record, their most successful month of 2021. Coincidentally, the first-place Giants (84-48) had their best month too, going 19-9. The Dodgers have gained only 2½ games on first place since the end of July.

Tuesday, they handed the ball to their homegrown ace.

Buehler did not allow a hit until the third inning. Joc Pederson, a familiar face with an unfamiliar bottle-blonde mop of hair, made it count, hitting a solo home run to right field on a pitch well above the strike zone.

It was the third game in which the former teammates have faced each other this season. Pederson went 1 for 6 with a bunt single against Buehler before he was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Braves.

“I know I’m going to get a text from him or whatever now,” Buehler said of Pederson. “People aren’t supposed to hit that pitch that way.”

Another former Dodger, Travis d’Arnaud, drove in the Braves’ second run. After Betts robbed his potential second-inning homer in right field, d’Arnaud clobbered a double to the left-field corner on the heels of an Austin Riley single in the fourth inning. Atlanta led 2-0 at that point.

The Dodgers began their comeback with Betts’ 19th home run of the season. That proved to be their only run against Braves starter Charlie Morton. The veteran right-hander allowed only three hits and walks in six innings, striking out eight.

“He located well,” Seager said of Morton. “He had us off. He’s got a really good curveball. He kept us off-balance with it all night. He did a good job. Hats off to him.”

Buehler nearly matched Morton but settled for a no-decision. He allowed four hits and two walks while striking out eight. By allowing two earned runs in seven innings, his ERA for the season rose to 2.05.

In the bottom of the seventh, AJ Pollock walked and went to third base on a single to right field by Cody Bellinger. Pinch hitter Chris Taylor did his job, lifting a two-strike slider into right-center field. Pollock tagged up and easily beat the throw home from Pederson, tying the score at 2.

Blake Treinen (5-5) pitched a scoreless eighth inning, striking out the side. Kenley Jansen struck out two in a scoreless ninth, earning his 30th save of the season.

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