Brief
Dodgers host Braves in record‑hot NLDS opener at 100°F
The opening game of the NLDS saw temperatures reach 100‑101°F, prompting hydration warnings and unusual fan experiences.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Game 1 of the National League Division Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Atlanta Braves started at 1 p.m. local time on Saturday under a forecast of 100‑101°F (38‑39°C), Independent reported.
What happened
The temperature was expected to be about 20°F above the early‑October average for Los Angeles. The highest game‑time temperature ever recorded at Dodger Stadium is 103°F, reached twice (Oct. 24 2017 and Sept. 8 2024). Shade was scarce, and many fans gathered in outfield pavilions while other sections were largely empty 90 minutes before the first pitch.
What the reports add
Braves manager Walt Weiss downplayed the heat, saying, “Remember, we're from Atlanta, it’s not that big of a factor.” Braves center fielder Lane Thomas noted the temperature felt “a little cooler than Atlanta.” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts emphasized equal conditions for both sides and urged hydration. Reliever Brent Suter, a Harvard graduate, linked the extreme heat to a “super El Niño” and warned of challenges staying hydrated.
What was said
Braves fan Helen Greene (Valdosta, Georgia) said the heat was “not bad,” adding she would have a beer later. Dodgers fan Christopher Hernández showed a fan‑attached water bottle, saying, “It’s not as bad as people think it is.” Suter said, “Just making sure everyone is hydrated and staying loose and getting electrolytes in us.”
How it came about
The extreme forecast follows a week‑long heat warning that has pushed early‑October highs 10‑15°F above normal. The Dodgers had previously been highlighted for facing sweltering conditions in Felo’s October 2 coverage of the NLDS opener.
Key facts
- Game 1 of the NLDS between the Dodgers and Braves started at 1 p.m. local time under a forecast of 100‑101°F. (independent.co.uk)
- The highest game‑time temperature ever recorded at Dodger Stadium is 103°F, reached in 2017 and 2024. (independent.co.uk)
- Braves manager Walt Weiss said the heat was not a major factor, noting the team is from Atlanta. (independent.co.uk)
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts urged both teams to stay hydrated and manage the conditions equally. (independent.co.uk)
- Reliever Brent Suter linked the extreme heat to a super El Niño and emphasized the need for electrolytes. (independent.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] independent.co.uk — originally reported as “Blazing triple-digit heat bears down on Braves-Dodgers NLDS opener in Los Angeles”
