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Dodgers Advance to NLDS After Defeating Reds 8-4
2 Oct
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
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.
