🔥 Key Highlights & Performances
Explosive offense:
Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández each hit two home runs.
Tommy Edman also contributed a homer.
In total, the Dodgers launched five homers, setting a postseason mark for their club.
Pitching & control:
Blake Snell turned in a strong start: 7 innings, 9 strikeouts, and just 2 runs allowed.
Reds starter Hunter Greene struggled, giving up five runs in three innings before being pulled.
Game flow:
The Dodgers jumped on top early. Ohtani hit a leadoff homer in the first inning.
L.A. built a big lead through the middle innings (including back-to-back homers by Hernández and Edman in the 3rd).
The Reds attempted a late rally, plating 5 runs in the 7th and 8th, but couldn't overcome the deficit.
Other notes & concerns:
Two Dodgers — Tommy Edman (ankle) and Kiké Hernández (back) — exited early due to injury concerns.
The bullpen allowed some damage late (three runs), briefly loading the bases in the 8th, but held on.
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✅ Bottom Line
The Dodgers' offense overwhelmed the Reds in Game 1. Their combination of power hitting and a quality start from Snell gave them a commanding win. Though the bullpen showed some cracks late, the early lead was more than enough. Los Angeles now leads the series 1–0.
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