A Tough Night in Los Angeles 
The Cincinnati Reds faced a challenging game against the Los Angeles Dodgers as we fell short with a final score of 10-5. Despite our team's efforts, the Dodgers struck early and maintained their lead throughout the game. Dodgers Set the Tone Early 
The first inning saw Shohei Ohtani power the Dodgers on the board with a solo home run. Things stayed quiet for the Reds as we struggled to find our footing at the plate. Meanwhile, Teoscar Hernández and Tommy Edman extended the Dodgers' lead with back-to-back home runs in the third inning, putting us in a 5-0 deficit. The Dodgers’ bats were relentless.Reds Attempt a Comeback 
Despite the challenging start, the Reds attempted a comeback in the 7th inning. Elly De La Cruz grounded into a fielder's choice, allowing Austin Hays to score, followed by a double from Tyler Stephenson that brought De La Cruz home. In the 8th inning, we capitalized on a few walks and a key single from Spencer Steer to close the gap to 10-5. Unfortunately, the momentum didn't carry into the final inning. Our lineup had no answers for the Dodgers' bullpen.Wrapping Up and Looking Forward 
It was a tough evening against a formidable Dodgers team. While the bats did show some life late in the game, it was not enough to overcome the early gap. Graham Ashcraft and the bullpen held the Dodgers from further extending their lead after the 7th inning, which was encouraging for the games ahead. We'll regroup and aim to bounce back as the season continues. Let's go Reds! 
Scoreboard for Reds @ Dodgers (October 1st, 2025)
| 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | R | H | E | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 15 | 0 |
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 7 | 1 |