Blake Snell makes his season return but gives up four earned runs in the Dodgers’ 7-2 loss to the Atlanta Braves. Both reports describe Snell as shaky in his first outing, with Atlanta scoring enough to put the game out of reach. The Los Angeles Times highlights that the Dodgers also struggle offensively, providing no meaningful support for Snell despite the opportunity to build on his start. The New York Post frames the appearance as closer to a spring-training-like game for evaluation and getting players back into rhythm, while still emphasizing that the result is a loss and that Snell does not have his best command. Across the accounts, the central points remain consistent: Snell is returning after a period of inactivity, his outing goes poorly for the Dodgers in terms of runs allowed, and the Dodgers’ offense does not generate enough production to overcome Atlanta’s scoring. The combination of Snell’s four earned runs and a limited offensive showing leaves the Dodgers with a 7-2 defeat.