Dodgers Power Past Reds
Well, Reds fans, it was a tough one against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight, as they managed to take the game 5-2. Although our boys showed some early promise, the Dodgers capitalized on key moments to secure the win.Bright Early Signs
The game started with Mookie Betts doubling to get things rolling for the Dodgers, and after a clever play by Teoscar Hernández, Betts was brought home, giving the Dodgers a 1-0 lead. But our Reds answered back in the bottom half when Matt McLain managed to score off a groundout by Gavin Lux, leveling the score. It was great to see Elly De La Cruz and Austin Hays getting on base with McLain!Middle-Inning Struggles
As the game progressed, both teams struggled to create any scoring chances until the Dodgers broke the stalemate in the top of the 5th. With a precise hit from Shohei Ohtani, both Betts and Miguel Rojas came home, pushing the Dodgers into a 3-1 lead. Our defensive game was holding well, but we couldn't keep up the run-producing offense on our side.Late-Inning Challenges
Things got a bit tougher in the 7th inning when Hernández and Freddie Freeman added on two more runs for the Dodgers, making it 5-1. Although the Reds managed to snag a run back in the bottom of the 9th with a clutch single from Will Benson to bring in Lux, the rally ended there, leaving us down 5-2. It was a valiant effort by Tyler Stephenson and Noelvi Marte at the end, but unfortunately, the gap was too big to close.It was a night where patience was key, but the Dodgers capitalized on those big moments. Here's hoping for a better performance in the next match! Let's go Reds!
Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Reds (July 28th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 9 | 0 |