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Dodgers Crush Reds in Playoff Opener, Ohtani Hits Two Homers
1 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers win Game 1 of NL wild-card series 10-5
- Shohei Ohtani hits two home runs for the Dodgers
- Blake Snell pitches seven scoreless innings for the Dodgers
On September 30, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers began their World Series title defense with a convincing 10-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in the opening game of their National League wild-card series. The Dodgers, who won the NL West division, jumped out to an early lead thanks to a leadoff home run by Shohei Ohtani in the bottom of the first inning.
Dodgers starting pitcher Blake Snell was dominant, tossing seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts and just one hit allowed. Ohtani added a two-run homer in the bottom of the third, and Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run shot later in the inning to give the Dodgers a comfortable 4-0 advantage.
The Reds, who clinched the final wild-card spot on the last day of the regular season, made a late push, scoring two runs in the seventh inning and three more in the eighth. However, the Dodgers' early offensive onslaught proved too much for the Reds to overcome, as the home team held on for the victory.
With the win, the Dodgers take a 1-0 lead in the best-of-three series, which will continue on Wednesday at Dodger Stadium.
