NBC Los Angeles: Dodgers Drop Fourth Consecutive Game with 3-1 Loss to Reds

The Cincinnati Reds continued their winning streak against the Los Angeles Dodgers, securing a 3-1 victory on Saturday night. Spencer Steer and Will Benson led the charge with home runs, while Hunter Greene delivered a stellar pitching performance, allowing just one run over six innings.

After a high-scoring win on Friday, the Reds relied on timely hits and solid relief pitching to clinch the series against the struggling Dodgers. Greene, along with relievers Fernando Cruz, Sam Moll, and closer Alexis Diaz, shut down the Dodgers’ offense to secure the win.

Steer’s solo homer in the first inning set the tone for the Reds, while Benson’s blast in the second gave them the lead. Elly De La Cruz added another run with a single in the sixth inning to extend the lead.

Despite a strong outing from Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler, the Reds managed to capitalize on key opportunities to secure the win. The Dodgers had their chances, including a triple from Shohei Ohtani, but were unable to capitalize on scoring opportunities.

With this win, the Reds have now won back-to-back games for the first time in over a month. The series finale is set for Sunday, with the Dodgers sending Yoshinobu Yamamoto to the mound against an undecided Reds starter. Game time has been moved up due to predicted severe weather conditions.