Dodgers suffer 4-1 sweep by Reds, extend losing streak to five games – NBC Los Angeles

The Cincinnati Reds secured a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, extending the Dodgers’ losing streak to five games, their longest since 2019. Jonathan India and Nick Martini played key roles in the Reds’ win, each driving in two runs.

The Reds’ pitching staff, including Brent Suter, Nick Martinez, Carson Spiers, and Alexis Díaz, combined for a five-hitter. Martinez stood out, pitching 4 1/3 innings of one-hit ball, while Díaz recorded his 10th save of the season.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts acknowledged the team’s struggles, stating, “When you’re not hitting, it certainly seems lifeless.” Freddie Freeman’s RBI double in the ninth inning ended the Dodgers’ 0-for-22 slump with runners in scoring position.

The game was moved up due to the threat of severe storms, which arrived in the sixth inning, causing a delay of over an hour. The Reds capitalized in the third inning, scoring four runs off Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani, dealing with a bruised right hamstring, went 3 for 12 in the series. Despite the team’s offensive struggles, Roberts remains confident in the lineup.

Looking ahead, the Dodgers will face the New York Mets, with Roberts hinting at potential lineup changes. Meanwhile, the Reds will take on the St. Louis Cardinals, with left-hander Nick Lodolo returning from the injured list to start the series opener.