
The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Cincinnati Reds for Game 2 of the NL Wild Card Series tonight at Dodger Stadium in L.A.
Last night, the power differential between the two teams was on full display in the Dodgers’ 10–5 win. Shohei Ohtani opened the scoring with a solo home run in the first inning, setting the tone early. He hit another in the bottom of the 6th, a 454-foot shot to right-center with an exit velo of 113.5 mph.
Hunter Greene couldn’t evade the Dodgers’ bats, giving up five runs in just three innings. On the other side, Blake Snell was sharp, allowing two runs over seven innings while striking out nine.
Still, Los Angeles nearly let things slip late. The bullpen gave up three runs in the eighth inning, and the Reds had the bases loaded with one out, only for Tyler Stephenson to strike out and Ke’Bryan Hayes to pop out, ending the rally.
Yamamoto vs. Littell
Yoshinobu Yamamoto takes the mound for L.A. tonight. The right-hander put together a stellar second year, finishing 12–8 with a 2.49 ERA. He was nearly untouchable down the stretch — literally. He carried a no-hitter into the ninth inning in Baltimore. In September, he posted a 0.67 ERA over four starts, allowing just one hit in three of them.
Yamamoto also showed composure in October last year. After a rocky playoff debut against the San Diego Padres, he bounced back to allow just one run in 6.1 innings against the Yankees in Game 2 of the World Series.
The Reds go with Zack Littell, acquired from Tampa Bay at the trade deadline. Littell went 10–8 with a 3.81 ERA on the year but faltered late, posting a 5.05 ERA over his final seven starts. Cincinnati will need him to keep the ball in the park against a lineup that punishes mistakes.
Prediction
Expect Yamamoto to be in full control, while the Dodgers’ bats get to Littell early. Cincinnati may scratch out a few runs against the shaky L.A. bullpen, but it won’t be enough.
Prediction: Dodgers 8, Reds 4
Starting Lineups
Cincinnati Reds
1. T.J. Friedl — CF
2. Spencer Steer — 1B
3. Gavin Lux — DH
4. Austin Hays — RF
5. Sal Stewart — 1B
6. Elly De La Cruz — SS
7. Tyler Stephenson — C
8. Ke’Bryan Hayes — 3B
9. Matt McLain — 2B
Starting Pitcher: Zack Littell (RHP) — 10–8, 3.81 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
Los Angeles Dodgers
1. Shohei Ohtani – DH
2. Mookie Betts – SS
3. Freddie Freeman – 1B
4. Teoscar Hernández – RF
5. Max Muncy – 3B
6. Andy Pages – CF
7. Enrique Hernandez – LF
8. Miguel Rojas — 2B
9. Ben Rortvedt – C
Starting Pitcher: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (RHP) — 12–8, 2.49 ERA (2025 Regular Season)
How to Watch Reds vs. Dodgers
First pitch for tonight’s game between the Cincinnati Reds and Los Angeles Dodgers is set for 9:08 PM Eastern / 6:08 PM Pacific at Dodger Stadium in L.A.
The game airs live on ESPN and streams on the ESPN app and website.
If you’re a cord-cutter without an active livestreaming plan, you can watch the game for free by taking advantage of free trials from DIRECTV Stream, Hulu + Live TV, Fubo TV, or YouTube TV.
YouTube TV even offers a 20-minute free preview, without having to register for a trial — if you just want to catch part of the game.
Cincinnati Reds vs. Los Angeles Dodgers
Date: Wednesday, October 1, 2025
First Pitch: 9:08 PM Eastern / 6:08 PM Pacific
Venue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
TV: ESPN
Streaming: ESPN app and website
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