Rough Start Ends in Dodgers' Victory
Well, fellow Reds fans, it was a tough game against the Dodgers today, with a valiant effort in the early innings but ultimately unable to hold onto the lead.
The Reds came out swinging in the first inning, with Sal Stewart breaking the deadlock by bringing in two runs following Austin Hays' reach on a fielding error and Gavin Lux reaching third base. We were up 2-0 at the start, and things were looking hopeful!Dodgers Comeback
Unfortunately, the lead didn’t last long, as the Dodgers started their comeback in the third, with Mookie Betts getting things underway. Things really fell apart for us in the 6th inning when the Dodgers piled on four runs, exposing our shaky defense. Big surprise there – the Dodgers taking full advantage of errors. Shohei Ohtani and Betts were relentless, as expected, and dealt some significant damage.
Late Rally Efforts Fall Short
Towards the end, there was a glimmer of hope as Sal Stewart once again came through with an RBI, and Tyler Stephenson added another run with a sacrifice fly, trimming the deficit to 8-4. But, despite the efforts, the Dodgers held firm, and the Reds couldn’t catch a break in the final innings. Watching the last outs was rough, especially seeing TJ Friedl and Gavin Lux go down swinging in the 9th. But let's give our boys some credit for fighting back!While it wasn't our night, there's always another game on the horizon. Let's keep our spirits high and regroup for the next one, Reds fans!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Dodgers (October 2nd, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 13 | 2 |
| 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 1 |