The Los Angeles Dodgers faced off against the Cincinnati Reds in an intense Wild Card Series that kicked off at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday night, featuring a decisive victory for Los Angeles. The Dodgers, as champions of the National League West, enjoy home-field advantage through this series. Conversely, the Reds secured their playoff berth only on the last day of the regular season.
The winner will proceed to the Divisional Round and compete against the well-rested Philadelphia Phillies. This season, the Reds had a tough matchup against the Dodgers, finishing 1-5 in their regular season encounters, needing to overthrow a 15-run deficit.
Wild Card Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time | TV | Live Stream |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | Tues., Sept. 30 | 9:08 p.m. ET | ESPN | Fubo |
| Game 2 | Weds., Oct. 1 | 9:08 p.m. ET | ESPN | Fubo |
| Game 3 | Thurs., Oct. 2 | TBD | TBD | TBD |
Where to Watch Game 2
- Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1
- Time: 9:08 p.m. ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles
- TV Channel: ESPN
- Live Stream: Fubo
- Probable Pitchers: RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto (LAD) vs. RHP Zack Littell (CIN)
- Odds: LAD -257 | CIN +205
Key Storylines
- Reds: This is the Reds’ first playoff appearance during a regular season since 2013. They are looking for their first postseason series victory since 1995, as they struggled against the Dodgers this year.
- Dodgers: After battling numerous injuries, the Dodgers appear to be at full strength. Notable starters include Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Blake Snell, Shohei Ohtani, and Tyler Glasnow. However, Clayton Kershaw will not be participating as he has announced his retirement intentions.
