Summary
The Los Angeles Dodgers eliminated the Cincinnati Reds in the National League Wild Card Series. The Dodgers will now face the Philadelphia Phillies in the next round of the playoffs. Key performances by Dodgers players and some issues with the team's bullpen were highlighted.
Key Facts
- The Dodgers advanced to the next playoff round by beating the Cincinnati Reds.
- The Reds were managed by Terry Francona and reached the playoffs for the first time since 2020.
- Teoscar Hernandez contributed significantly for the Dodgers with two home runs in Game 1.
- Shohei Ohtani hit a home run in his first postseason at-bat for the second consecutive year.
- Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell allowed only two runs and struck out nine in Game 1.
- Cincinnati's young pitcher, Hunter Greene, struggled in his start, allowing several home runs.
- The Dodgers' bullpen faced challenges, allowing five runs over the two games.
- The Dodgers will play against the Phillies in the National League Division Series (NLDS).
