Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers • Oct 1, 2025

In a decisive game, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 8-4, clinching the NL Wild Card Series 2-0 and advancing to the NLDS against the Phillies. Starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto was lights out, going 6.2 innings while allowing only 4 hits and striking out 9, helping to maintain the Dodgers' control throughout the game. The Dodgers' offense was powered by Mookie Betts, who contributed two doubles and drove in multiple runs, while the Reds took an early lead but couldn't hold on as the Dodgers surged ahead with a 6-run sixth inning.