Dodgers Defeat Reds, Eye Sweep in Game 2

The Los Angeles Times reported on October 1, 2025, that the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5 in the first game of their National League Wild Card Series. The offense tied a franchise postseason record with five home runs, including two each from Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernandez. Despite the decisive victory, the article's headline raised questions about the team's bullpen, which struggled late in the game.

With the win, the Dodgers are positioned to sweep the series with a victory in Game 2 on Wednesday. A win is considered likely by the publication, as the team is sending ace pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound. Yamamoto was recently named the National League Pitcher of the Month for September after allowing only two earned runs in 27 innings.