Dodgers’ Gallant Effort Falls Short in Cincinnati
Hey Dodger fans, last night in Cincinnati was a tough one for our squad. We fought hard, but in the end, the relentless Reds eked out a 5-2 victory. Despite a few bright moments, like Freddie Freeman's monster home run, the Reds took control late in the game to seal the win. Here's how the action unfolded:Freeman's Firepower and Dodger Drama
The game started off quietly enough, with our guys being unable to get on the board through the first couple innings. But in the fourth inning, Freddie Freeman brought the fireworks with a two-run homer to put us ahead 2-1. That’s right, Dodger fans, 407 feet of pure joy sprinkled with a little magic from Will Smith who scored alongside him after earning a walk.
Pitcher's Duel and Untimely Troubles
Ohtani was doing a solid job on the mound, and every inning felt like a pitching duel — until that tricky 8th inning. After Austin Hays and Tyler Stephenson earned walks, it was Spencer Steer’s triple that turned our lead upside down, shooting the Reds into a 4-2 lead. Ugh! Then a single by Will Benson added another run for the Reds, and we were really in hot water.
Final Inning and Dodger Heartbreak
Heading into the top of the 9th, we needed a heroic comeback. Alas, Freeland got hit by a pitch, sparking a glimmer of hope, but we couldn’t convert it into runs. Despite Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani giving it their best cold shot, it just wasn’t our night. The game ended with us Dodgers staring at a bitter 5-2 loss.
Cheer up, Dodgers faithful! It's all part of the game. We’ll bounce back and get ‘em next time!
️Scoreboard for Dodgers @ Reds (July 30th, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 0 |