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Ohtani and Hernández Power Dodgers to Wild Card Game 1 Win
1 Oct
Summary
- Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández hit 2 home runs each
- Blake Snell strikes out 9 in 7 strong innings for Dodgers
- Dodgers tie franchise postseason record with 5 home runs
On September 30, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in the opening game of their National League Wild Card Series. The Dodgers were led by the powerful performances of Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández, who each hit two home runs in the game.
Ohtani, who had a career-high 55 home runs in the regular season, got the Dodgers on the board early with a leadoff homer in the first inning. He later added a two-run shot in the sixth. Hernández also played a key role, hitting a three-run homer in the third and a solo blast in the fifth.
On the mound, Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell was dominant, striking out nine batters over seven strong innings. The only hit he allowed through the first six innings was a double by the Reds' Matt McLain. The Reds scored two runs in the seventh, but the Dodgers' bullpen struggled in the eighth, allowing three more runs to make the final score 10-5.
The victory puts the Dodgers one step closer to becoming the first team in 25 years to win back-to-back World Series championships. Game 2 of the series is set for Wednesday night, with the winner advancing to face the Philadelphia Phillies in the Division Series.
