Dodgers clinch 14th playoff berth with win over Reds

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Last updated Sep 15, 2026

Dodgers clinch 14th playoff berth with win over Reds
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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth on September 14 by defeating the Cincinnati Reds, 4-1. This victory marked the Dodgers' 91st win of the season and ties them with the Atlanta Braves for the longest playoff streak in MLB history. Tarik Skubal, acquired during the season, pitched seven scoreless innings to lead the effort, supported by home runs from Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández. The Dodgers previously faced challenges, including injuries to key players like Shohei Ohtani, but have remained dominant this season, currently working towards a third straight World Series title.

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  • Dodgers tie Braves for longest playoff streak in MLB history.
  • Tarik Skubal pitched seven shutout innings in the victory.
  • Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández contributed significant home runs.
  • Dodgers can clinch the NL West title with three more wins.
  • Shohei Ohtani remains sidelined due to injuries.
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  • 3:10 AMESPNDodgers seal 14th consecutive playoff berth, 'one of the goals'
  • 1:52 AMYahoo SportsDodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth behind Skubal’s 7 scoreless innings in 4-1 win over Reds
  • 1:38 AMYahoo SportsDodgers clinch 14th consecutive postseason berth in Cincinnati
  • 1:24 AMYahoo SportsDodgers clinch playoff berth in bid for third straight World Series
  • 1:15 AMCBS MLBDodgers clinch playoff berth: Three reasons why the reigning World Series champions can threepeat
  • 1:03 AMYahoo SportsDodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth with win over Reds
  • 12:56 AMYahoo SportsDodgers clinch 14th consecutive playoff berth, tie Braves for MLB record
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The Los Angeles Dodgers, seeking a third straight World Series crown, booked their playoff berth Monday with a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds.They could become the first National League club to win the World Series three years in a row and the first since the Yankees from 1998-2000.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on Monday night behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings and home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernandez.

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The Los Angeles Dodgers on Monday night joined the Milwaukee Brewers as the second team in four nights to clinch against the Cincinnati Reds.

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