Tough Day at the Office for the Reds
Well, Reds fans, it was a tough one out there today against the Dodgers.
Despite our hopes and a valiant effort, the Reds couldn’t quite find their rhythm in this game, ending in a 0-7 loss against Los Angeles. Struggles at the Plate
The Reds had a challenging day at the plate. TJ Friedl, Noelvi Marte, and Elly De La Cruz started us off but were quickly silenced by some solid pitching from the Dodgers. Unfortunately, the trend continued with several players; we had Elly De La Cruz striking out a couple of times, and despite Gavin Lux managing a double early on, we just couldn’t bring those runs home.Dodgers Take Charge
Meanwhile, the Dodgers showed us why they are a powerhouse. The standout play came early with Andy Pages smacking a home run in the 3rd inning, which seemed to set the tone for what was to come. The home runs kept on coming from Pages as well as Mookie Betts in the 7th inning, applying more pressure than we could handle.Defensive Woes
Defensively, it wasn’t our best showing either. Elly De La Cruz had an unfortunate error in the 6th that allowed two unearned runs. Despite shining moments like Austin Hays grabbing a single in the 7th, crucial errors and those wild pitches haunted us throughout the game.
️Looking Ahead
As Reds supporters, we should keep our spirits high! Each game is a chance to learn, and we’ll have our day to shine. This game proved how relentless and dynamic baseball can be, and I’m sure our Reds will bounce back stronger! Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Dodgers (August 26th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 9 | 1 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 2 |