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Dodgers Ride Ohtani's Lead-Off Homer to Game 1 Win Over Reds
1 Oct
Summary
- Dodgers lead Reds 1-0 in NL Wild Card series
- Shohei Ohtani hits lead-off homer off Reds' Hunter Greene
- Dodgers' Blake Snell shuts down Reds' offense in 1-2-3 inning
As of October 1st, 2025, the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken an early lead in their best-of-three NL Wild Card series against the Cincinnati Reds. The Dodgers wasted no time in setting the tone, as Shohei Ohtani, who just finished a 55-homer season, led off the game with a towering home run off Reds pitcher Hunter Greene.
The Dodgers' dominant pitching also played a key role in the opening game, with Blake Snell tossing a 1-2-3 inning to shut down the Reds' offense. The defending champions came into the series as the heavy favorites, and their star player's early heroics have given them the advantage in the first game of the series.
The Reds, who have not won a postseason game since 2013, now face an uphill battle as they try to even the series against the powerhouse Dodgers. The stage is set for an exciting clash between these two NL contenders, with the Dodgers looking to take a commanding lead in the series.
