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Reds Get Hayes Back, But Ohtani Returns for Dodgers
8 Sep
Summary
- Ke'Bryan Hayes returns for the Reds after an 11-day absence.
- Shohei Ohtani is back in the Dodgers lineup after missing four games.
- The Reds face the Dodgers in seven of their next ten games.
As the Cincinnati Reds returned to Dodger Stadium, they received a boost with the activation of third baseman Ke'Bryan Hayes from the injured list. Hayes had been sidelined for 11 days with a left groin strain. His return addresses a need in the Reds' lineup as they begin a series against the Dodgers.
However, the Dodgers also welcomed back a significant player. Shohei Ohtani was reinstated into the Dodgers' lineup for Monday's series opener, having missed the previous four games due to knee soreness. This series marks a crucial stretch for the Reds, who are set to play seven of their next ten games against the Dodgers.
The Reds, currently in last place in the NL Central, have shown recent form by winning their last three series against playoff-contending teams. Despite this, they face the formidable Dodgers, who possess the second-best record in Major League Baseball and are contenders for a third consecutive World Series championship.
