Dodgers Shine as Betts and Yamamoto Lead Win Over Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers kept rolling with a 5-2 win over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Monday night. Both the Dodgers’ big names and some emerging faces chipped in, with Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani, and Yoshinobu Yamamoto all making their mark.

This one felt like another milestone night for Ohtani, who keeps adding to his already wild season. Let’s dig into how the Dodgers got it done.

Star Power Drives the Dodgers’ Offense

The Dodgers’ offense looked sharp, mostly thanks to the top four hitters in the lineup. Mookie Betts did a bit of everything, getting on base three times and scoring three runs that really mattered.

Shohei Ohtani, who seems to always deliver, ripped a two-run double in the fifth that put the Dodgers ahead for good. Later, Ohtani walked and scored his 100th run of the year—he’s just the seventh player since 1950 to do that in his team’s first 107 games. Not too shabby.

Teoscar Hernández Finds His Groove

Teoscar Hernández, after dealing with nagging injuries earlier, is finally swinging like himself again. He came up with two RBI singles, making him 7-for-19 with six RBIs in his last five games.

His hit in the seventh gave the Dodgers some breathing room. Having Hernández healthy and hot at the plate really changes the lineup’s feel as the postseason creeps closer.

Yoshinobu Yamamoto Dominates on the Mound

The Dodgers’ bats got the headlines, but the pitching staff quietly shut the Reds down. Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the way with seven strong innings, giving up just one run on four hits and striking out nine.

He mixed his pitches well and just seemed to have the Reds guessing all night. When Yamamoto’s on, the Dodgers look almost unbeatable from the mound.

Blake Treinen’s Rocky Ninth Inning

Of course, it wouldn’t be a Dodgers game without a little drama. Blake Treinen, just back from the injured list, had a rough go in the ninth and loaded the bases with two outs.

Jack Dreyer, who hardly anyone expected to see in that spot, came in and got the final out. That’s his first-ever major league save—a moment he’ll probably replay in his head for a while.

Chase Burns Shines in Defeat

On the Reds’ side, rookie Chase Burns gave the Dodgers plenty to think about. He struck out 10 over five innings, making life tough for some of baseball’s best hitters.

Burns took the loss, but if you’re a Reds fan, you’ve got to feel a little excited about what he showed. No home runs for either team, and Burns kept things close against a stacked lineup.

Dalton Rushing Plays Through a Scare

There was a scary moment when Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing got plunked by a pitch. He stayed in, though, and kept things steady behind the plate for Yamamoto and the bullpen when it mattered.

Key Takeaways from the Dodgers’ Victory

• Mookie Betts: Still the spark plug at the top, getting on base and making things happen with his legs.
• Shohei Ohtani: Keeps racking up milestones and coming through in big moments.
• Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Looks like a true ace, shutting down a decent Reds lineup.
• Teoscar Hernández: Now healthy, he’s seeing the ball well and driving in key runs.
• Jack Dreyer: Earns his first career save, stepping up when the bullpen needed him most.

Looking Ahead: Building Momentum for October

With the postseason around the corner, Monday night’s game gave us a real taste of how dangerous the Dodgers can get when their stars light it up. Ohtani kept his historic run streak alive.

Yamamoto pitched like a true ace. Role players like Hernández and Dreyer came through when it mattered.

 
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