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That was one of the more fun games I've watched all season long. Had great pitching, great clutch hitting, and a handful of unforgettable moments. Tough loss for the Braves, incredible win for the Dodgers.

For the Braves fans out there, I believe pitchers and catchers report in 17 or 18 weeks. 

For the Dodgers fans, enjoy the next few days off. If Pittsburgh wins in St. Louis, they come out to LA.

Thanks for checking in tonight, whether for a moment or the entirety of the game. 

Kimbrel has never recorded more than four outs; they weren't going to try six tonight

— David O'Brien (@ajcbraves) October 8, 2013

For good measure, here is one last explanation of Kimbrel not being in there to face Uribe.

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From Atlanta's perspective, you cannot fault Fredi Gonzalez from holding back on Kimbrel. While I don't have numbers handy, history of closers going for six outs cannot be good..

"The Braves have done what they've done all year long: strikeout" - Vin Scully

— Eric Stephen (@truebluela) October 8, 2013

While cruel, but true, Vin Scully puts it best here..when noting that the Braves struck out back-to-back-to-back in the ninth. 

FINAL
Braves 3, Dodgers 4

Jansen strikes out the side, ending the game. 

Kimbrel is pacing around the bullpen with a ball in his glove.

— Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) October 8, 2013

Bottom 9, 2 out
Braves 3, Dodgers 4

Jansen gets Schafer to strikeout swinging and Heyward goes down looking..

So Brian Wilson is in line for the win and Uribe is in line to be the postseason hero. Giants fans not pleased

— Ramona Shelburne (@ramonashelburne) October 8, 2013

Interesting perspective..

I guess this is what it's like being a sports fan in Atlanta.

— Taco Trey Kerby (@treykerby) October 8, 2013

Here is a great tweet from Trey Kerby, member of The Standards (formerly The Basketball Jones). Kerby has just moved from Toronto to Atlanta, to cover the NBA. 

I cannot wait to write this story.

— Molly Knight (@molly_knight) October 8, 2013

Few things have been as fun as watching Yasiel Puig and Juan Uribe enjoy one another's company this season..and the joy Puig had after that Uribe home run is timeless.

Vin Scully: "Isn't it amazing what somebody will do when he can't bunt."

— Andrew Siciliano (@AndrewSiciliano) October 8, 2013

Vin Scully, always timeless..

Bottom 8
Braves 3, Dodgers 4

After fouling off two bunt attempts, Uribe hits a monster home run down the left field line to give the Dodgers a 4-3 lead.

The Braves look visibly distraught and few images are as chilling as Craig Kimbrel in the Atlanta bullpen..

Now, the Dodgers are three outs away...

Don't worry, Braves fans, Puig won't score tying run. McCann isn't letting him near home plate after that celebration on second.

— Andy Martino (@MartinoNYDN) October 8, 2013

In such a stressful time for all of us watching at home..at least we have this to make us laugh.

After taking two called strikes, visibly disappointed in the calls, Puig drove a ball down the right field line for a double.

Juan Uribe is at the plate now, looking to bunt Puig over to third.

David Carpenter is on to pitch for the Braves as Atlanta has made some defensive substitutions. Puig leads off the eighth in what will be his last at bat of the night.

If the Braves get the last 6 outs, it would mean that the three teams facing elimination today will have won. What a day.

— Buster Olney (@Buster_ESPN) October 8, 2013

Bottom 8
Braves 3, Dodgers 2

Wilson gets out of a two on, two out jam and we head to the bottom of the eighth.

Kimbrel wasn't warming up in the top half of the eight, but you've got to think that if the Dodgers get runners on base Fredi Gonzalez will go to Kimbrel earlier than the ninth.

Logical next move for Brian Wilson is to get tattoos on his eyelids that make it look like he never blinks.

— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) October 8, 2013

Top 8
Braves 3, Dodgers 2

Brian Wilson has come on in relief for the Dodgers and after striking out Gattis and McCann (who has four strikeouts on the night) has given up a single to Chris Johnson, his third hit of the night.

With Atlanta six outs away from forcing a game 5, here's a look at who the Dodgers will be sending to the plate: Puig/Uribe/Schumaker/Ellis/PH/Crawford

Hung that breaking ball too.

— Chad Moriyama (@ChadMoriyama) October 8, 2013

Top 8th
Braves 3, Dodgers 2

Avilan goes 3-0 to Gonzalez, then 3-2 before Gonzalez hits a high and deep fly ball to right for the third out of the inning.

Ramirez and Gonzalez likely won't get to hit again tonight, and Kimbrel is coming..

Game over?

#Braves are choosing their poison: Adrian Gonzalez with runners on first and second over Hanley Ramirez with first base empty.

— J.P. Hoornstra (@jphoornstra) October 8, 2013

Mark Ellis doubled off Avilan bring up Hanley Ramirez. The Braves appropriately decide to intentionally walk Hanley to bring up Gonzalez, an ideal lefty/lefty match up.

Gonzalez will be up with two on, two out. 

Luis Avilan is on the mound for the Braves to face Michael Young, who is pinch hitting. After Young the Dodgers have the top of the order. 

With Craig Kimbrel looming, this game is getting shorter and shorter.

Bottom 7
Dodgers 2, Braves 3

J.P. Howell did his job, getting Jason Heyward swinging and, after walking Upton, got Freeman to ground out on the first pitch.

Atlanta is now leading, and in control of the game, 

Ron Darling doesn’t understand being angry about giving up the go-ahead run and throwing stuff. Okey dokey.

— Jesse Spector (@jessespector) October 8, 2013

While I admit it's easy to nitpick the announcers when you're sitting at home..and have no experience playing professionally or calling games, I do think Ron Darling has been all over the place tonight.

Top 7
Braves 3, Dodgers 2

Constanza singles into center field, scoring Johnson and the Braves take a 3-2 lead. Belisario is done, after coughing up the go-ahead run.

Mattingly, who has been iffy with nearly every pitching change this series likely took Kershaw out too early.

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Jose Constanza is at bat, pinch hitting for Freddy Garcia. 

Garcia did everything that was asked of him, going toe-to-toe with Kershaw for six innings. 

Elliot Johnson, looking for his first hit of the series, hits a line drive down the right field line that Yasiel Puig struggles fielding. 

Johnson is on third, with one out.

With Kershaw out of the game he officially becomes the first pitcher on 3 days rest in NLDS history to not surrender an earned run. #Dodgers

— Ryan Walton (@RyanWaltonMLB) October 8, 2013

Now that he is done for the night, worth tipping our cap to Kershaw. Interesting note here via Twitter regarding his start tonight.