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Dodgers Advance to NLDS After Defeating Reds 8-4

Summary

  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto strikes out 9 in 7 innings
  • Mookie Betts goes 4-for-5 with 3 doubles
  • Dodgers rally with 4-run 6th inning to secure victory
Dodgers Advance to NLDS After Defeating Reds 8-4

On October 2nd, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 in a thrilling playoff matchup, securing their spot in the National League Division Series.

Pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was the star of the night, striking out 9 batters and pitching into the 7th inning. The Reds took an early 2-0 lead in the 1st inning, but Yamamoto settled in, retiring the next 13 batters he faced.

The Dodgers' offense came alive in the 6th inning, scoring 4 runs to take a commanding 7-2 lead. Mookie Betts led the charge, going 4-for-5 with 3 doubles, while Shohei Ohtani, Teoscar Hernández, and Kiké Hernández also contributed key hits.

Despite a late rally by the Reds, the Dodgers held on to win 8-4 and advance to the NLDS, where they will face the Philadelphia Phillies starting this Saturday.

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Mookie Betts went 4-for-5 with 3 doubles, leading the Dodgers' offensive charge against the Reds.
Yamamoto struck out 9 batters and pitched into the 7th inning, helping the Dodgers secure the 8-4 victory over the Reds.
The Dodgers will advance to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the National League Division Series starting this Saturday.

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