Austin Riley made sure the Dodgers exited Atlanta knowing that despite their dominance in this year’s season series, they still have reason to keep an eye on the Braves, who could spend the following weeks and months reasserting themselves as legit World Series contenders.

Austin Riley knows one win by Atlanta in six games against the Los Angeles Dodgers doesn't give the Braves a claim to challenge the team with baseball's best record. “It's huge,” said Riley, who powered the Braves by hitting a pair of two-run homers for an early 4-0 lead.

Braves star third baseman Austin Riley explains the importance of pulling out a victory vs. Dodgers on Sunday night