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Reds vs Dodgers game
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The gist
Dodgers beat Reds 6-3 on Hernández's 3-run homer and Sheehan's 10 Ks.
Ohtani returned but went 0-for-3, extending his slump.
Background
The Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds opened a three-game series on Sept. 7, 2026, at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers, leading the NL West, were on a four-game winning streak, while the Reds had won seven of their last ten. The game featured a pitching matchup between Reds ace Chase Burns and Dodgers spot starter Emmet Sheehan, who was called up due to injuries.
How it unfolded
- Sep 7, 2026Reds' Elly De La Cruz hit a leadoff homer in the first inning to put Cincinnati up 1-0.
- Sep 7, 2026Dodgers' Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer in the fifth inning, and Emmet Sheehan tied a career high with 10 strikeouts.
- Sep 7, 2026Dodgers won 6-3 despite being outhit 7-3, extending their winning streak to five games.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the four-day rest for Ohtani was beneficial and they would monitor him day to day.
- Analysts
- Pre-game analysis favored the Dodgers on paper due to their 17-game better record, but noted injuries evened the matchup.