Cincinnati Reds SWEPT For First Time In 2025, Strikeout Franchise Worst 19x vs Los Angeles Dodgers

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The Cincinnati Reds face the Los Angeles Dodgers on August 27, 2025, at Dodger Stadium for the final game of a three-game series, starting at 8:40 PM ET. This National League matchup features two teams with playoff aspirations, with the Dodgers leading the NL West at 76-57 and the Reds sitting at 68-65, fighting for a wild card spot in the NL Central. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA and FDSOH, with warm, sunny weather expected at 85°F and light winds, ensuring ideal baseball conditions.

The Reds will send left-hander Nick Lodolo to the mound. Lodolo, with an 8-6 record and a 3.05 ERA, has been a reliable arm for Cincinnati this season. His arsenal includes a four-seam fastball, sinker, slider, and changeup, with a 23.6% strikeout rate and a 4.6% walk rate. Opponents have hit .239 against him, with a .411 slugging percentage, per Statcast data. Lodolo was recently activated from the 15-day injured list, replacing right-hander Graham Ashcraft, who was sidelined with a forearm strain. Cincinnati’s offense, averaging 4.49 runs per game, relies heavily on Elly De La Cruz, who leads the team with 19 home runs and 77 RBI while batting .273. Gavin Lux, with a team-high .279 average, and TJ Friedl, with a .264 average and 61 walks, add depth to the lineup. The Reds’ pitching staff holds a 3.81 ERA, ranking ninth in MLB, and their .234 opponent batting average is fifth-best.

The Dodgers counter with Shohei Ohtani, who is pulling double duty as the designated hitter and starting pitcher. Ohtani, 0-1 with a 4.61 ERA, has 35 strikeouts in limited mound action this season. His pitch mix includes a four-seam fastball, slider, and splitter, with opponents hitting .396 against him. Offensively, Ohtani is a force, leading the Dodgers with 45 home runs and 84 RBI while batting .287. Freddie Freeman, with a .302 average, and Mookie Betts, hitting .250 with 14 homers, bolster Los Angeles’ lineup, which leads MLB with 5.17 runs per game. The Dodgers’ .330 on-base percentage ranks second in the NL, and their .441 slugging percentage is second overall. Their pitching staff, however, has a 4.11 ERA, ranking 18th, with opponents batting .243 against them.

Injuries impact both teams. The Dodgers are without Alex Vesia (oblique), Max Muncy (oblique), and others, while the Reds miss Ian Gibaut (shoulder) and Tyler Stephenson (thumb), among others. The season series has been competitive, with the Dodgers leading 4-1, including a 4-3 edge in 2024. Cincinnati’s road record is 32-36, while Los Angeles is 43-24 at home. Key matchups include De La Cruz against Ohtani’s pitching and Freeman facing Lodolo’s left-handed offerings. This game carries weight for both teams’ postseason hopes, with the Dodgers aiming to solidify their division lead and the Reds looking to close the wild card gap.

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Andrew Abbott, Julian Aguiar, Graham Ashcraft, Scott Barlow, Emilio Pagán, Fernando Cruz, Alexis Díaz, Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo, Nick Martinez, Tony Santillan, Carson Spiers, Brent Suter, Rhett Lowder, Brandon Williamson, Tyler Stephenson, José Trevino, Jeimer Candelario, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Matt McLain, Elly De La Cruz, Santiago Espinal, Jonathan India, Noelvi Marte, Edwin Ríos, Will Benson, TJ Friedl, Jake Fraley, Stuart Fairchild, Austin Hays, Spencer Steer, Jacob Hurtubise, Blake Dunn

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