De La Cruz's Two-Run Shot Powers Reds Past Dodgers

De La Cruz Leads Reds' Offense

Elly De La Cruz provided the decisive blow in the third inning when she homered to right field, traveling 391 feet. The two-run shot allowed teammate McLain to score, extending Cincinnati's lead. The Reds, who hosted the game at Great American Ball Park, finished with a total of six runs. The Dodgers managed two runs over the course of the game. Attendance stood at 20,151 fans.

Game Progression

The Dodgers took an early lead in the third inning when Betts scored on a double by Smith. However, De La Cruz's home run quickly shifted the momentum in favor of the home team. In the fifth inning, Myers added to the Dodgers' tally with a solo home run to right center, measuring 376 feet. The Reds continued to build their advantage in the sixth inning. Edman grounded out to first base, allowing Tucker to score. Shortly after, Brito singled to right field, enabling Stewart to cross the plate. By the end of the sixth, Cincinnati led 4-2. The seventh inning proved to be the final scoring period. Stewart reached on an infield single to shortstop, bringing McLain home. Later in the inning, Friedl singled to center field, scoring De La Cruz. Although Stewart was thrown out at home plate, the Reds secured the 6-2 victory.

Pitching Performance

The Cincinnati Reds relied on a deep bullpen to secure the win. Tejay Antone recorded the victory with one-third of an inning of scoreless relief, retiring the side in order. Graham Ashcraft and Emilio Pagan finished the game, with Pagan striking out three batters. For the Dodgers, Blake Snell started the game, allowing one hit and one run over one inning. Seth Halvorsen took the loss, surrendering two runs over one inning. Bobby Miller pitched two and one-third innings, allowing three hits and two earned runs. The Dodgers utilized seven pitchers in total, while the Reds used six.

Final Records

With this result, the Cincinnati Reds improved their record to 71 wins and 81 losses. The Los Angeles Dodgers dropped to 92 wins and 60 losses. The game concluded on Wednesday, September 16, 2026. No further series implications or playoff standings were provided in the official game data. The final score remained 6-2 in favor of the home team.

Sources

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