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Dodgers Poised to Advance After Game 1 Win Over Reds
2 Oct, 2025
Summary
- Dodgers lead Reds 1-0 in NL Wild Card Series
- Dodgers' Yamamoto outduels Reds' Littell in Game 1
- Reds aim to avoid elimination in Game 2 on Wednesday
On October 2nd, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers took a 1-0 lead in their NL Wild Card Series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers, who finished the regular season atop the NL West with a 93-69 record, defeated the Reds, who finished third in the NL Central at 83-79.
In the series opener, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Reds starter Zack Littell, striking out 201 batters over the course of the season. Yamamoto's strong performance, coupled with the Dodgers' potent offense, gave the home team a decisive advantage in the first game.
The Reds, who have been a scrappy team all year, will now look to even the series in Game 2 on Wednesday. They'll need to find a way to solve the Dodgers' pitching and generate more offense if they hope to extend their season. The Dodgers, on the other hand, are poised to advance to the NLDS with a victory in the next game.
