Reds Dominate at Dodger Stadium 
What a game, Reds fans! Our team showed up and showed out in LA, taking down the Dodgers with a resounding 7-2 victory. From the get-go, it was clear our Reds were here to play ball and bring home a win for the Queen City. 
Off to a Blazing Start 
The game kicked off with Will Benson making a statement, launching a home run 439 feet to right center. Talk about setting the tone! With Elly De La Cruz and Tyler Stephenson contributing major hits in the first, we quickly put the Dodgers on notice, opening the scoring with a two-run lead. Watching Stephenson double to left, bringing De La Cruz home, was a thing of beauty.Pitchers Holding the Fort 🛡
Our pitchers were on fire, with a rotation that kept the Dodgers at bay throughout the game. While we saw some excellent play from the Dodgers' roster, our defense was just unstoppable. Every time they looked to gain some momentum, our pitching lineup shut them down. It was a collective effort that really highlighted the depth and skill of our pitching staff.Sealing the Deal in the 9th 
The top of the 9th was where we truly sealed our victory. The energy was palpable as Stuart Fairchild doubled to center, bringing Jeimer Candelario home and pushing Santiago Espinal to third. De La Cruz and Mike Ford continued the assault with vital hits that expanded our lead to a comfortable 7-0. Though the Dodgers managed to scrape back 2 runs in the bottom of the 9th, it was too little, too late.Reds Fans, Celebrate!
This game was a fantastic showing of our Reds' determination, skill, and teamwork. From Benson's opening homer to the consistent pitching and strategic plays, this was a game to remember. It's victories like these that remind us of the potential our team has to challenge any opponent, on any field.Let's keep this momentum going! Who's ready for the next game? Go Reds!
Scoreboard for Reds @ Dodgers (May 17th, 2024)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 0 |