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Dodgers Turn a 4-Run First Into a Statement Against the Reds at Camelback Ranch

The Los Angeles Dodgers moved to 14-6 and the Cincinnati Reds moved to 10-9 at Camelback Ranch in Phoenix after a 9-5 finish on SportsNet LA at 9:05 PM EDT.


Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

First inning


The Dodgers opened with 4 runs on 4 hits while the Reds posted 0 runs on 1 hit in the top half.


The Dodgers posted 13 hits in the game and the lineup finished with a .351 average.


The Dodgers vs Reds recap began with Los Angeles producing 3 home runs as part of 6 extra-base hits.


Second inning


The Reds put up 1 run on 1 hit while the Dodgers were held to 0 runs and 0 hits in the home half.


The Dodgers pitching staff finished with 10 strikeouts while allowing 7 hits.


Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Cole Irvin against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Third inning


The Dodgers answered with 2 runs on 2 hits while the Reds scored 2 runs on 2 hits.


Cole Irvin’s start for the Dodgers covered 2.0 innings while allowing 1 earned run with 4 walks and 1 strikeout.


Teoscar Hernández carried over form from the previous game with 3 runs batted in and 1 home run.


Max Muncy added a home run in the previous game for the Blue.


Fourth inning


The Reds recorded 0 runs on 1 hit while the Dodgers posted 0 runs and 0 hits.


The Dodgers defense finished with 2 errors and a .950 fielding percentage, and that line frames what went wrong for Dodgers despite the lead.


Mar 12, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Cole Irvin against the Cincinnati Reds during a spring training game at Camelback Ranch-Glendale. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Fifth inning


The Dodgers produced 2 runs on 3 hits while the Reds had 0 runs and 0 hits.


The Dodgers offense left 8 runners on base while going 3-for-12 with runners in scoring position.


Sixth inning


The Dodgers logged 0 runs on 2 hits while the Reds had 0 runs and 0 hits.


The Dodgers bullpen line finished at 1 earned run over 7.0 innings with 9 strikeouts and 2 walks.


Seventh inning


The Dodgers added 1 run on 1 hit while the Reds scored 2 runs on 1 hit.


The Dodgers staff allowed 3 unearned runs in the game, and that detail drives the Dodgers vs Reds result analysis around run prevention.


Eighth inning


The Dodgers went scoreless with 1 hit while the Reds went scoreless with 1 hit.


The Dodgers match rating point for fans came from an offense that paired 9 runs with a 1.091 team on-base plus slugging mark.


Ninth inning


The Reds went scoreless on 0 hits in the top of the ninth as the Dodgers closed out the 9-5 outcome.


The Dodgers next game is scheduled at Peoria Sports Complex in Peoria, Arizona on 3/13/2026 at 9:10 PM EDT, and the broadcast is set for SportsNet LA.


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