Reds' Four-Run Third Inning Sinks Dodgers in Cincinnati

The Cincinnati Reds improved their record to 23-30 with a decisive 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers, who now stand at 33-22. The game, held at Great American Ball Park, saw the Reds capitalize on a pivotal third inning to secure their win.

The Reds' offense came alive in the third inning, where they scored all four of their runs. This offensive burst was highlighted by four hits and solid base running. The team managed eight hits throughout the game and left nine runners on base. Their batting average for the game was .258 with an on-base percentage of .361.

On the pitching side, Nick Martinez earned his second win of the season while Alexis Díaz secured his tenth save. Martinez pitched effectively against a strong Dodgers lineup that managed only five hits and one run across nine innings. The bullpen maintained an impressive earned run average (ERA) of 1.08 and allowed just one earned run.

Defensively, Cincinnati committed one error but executed well overall with twelve assists and twenty-seven putouts. They turned one double play during critical moments to stifle any potential rallies from Los Angeles.

For the Dodgers, Yoshinobu Yamamoto took his second loss despite a commendable effort on the mound. Los Angeles struggled offensively throughout most of the game but managed to score their lone run in the ninth inning off two hits.

Los Angeles had five total hits but could not convert these opportunities into more runs due to strong defensive plays by Cincinnati’s fielders and effective pitching from both starters and relievers alike.

Looking ahead, fans can catch Cincinnati's next game against St Louis Cardinals scheduled for May 27 at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati at 8:10 PM Eastern Time broadcasted live on BSOH network.