Dodgers defeat Reds for sixth consecutive win to tighten division lead
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 3:13 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 on September 8 at Dodger Stadium. The victory marked the sixth straight win for the Los Angeles club, moving their magic number to clinch the National League West title to seven. Starting pitcher Tarik Skubal contributed 7.1 innings, allowing two runs before the bullpen secured the result. With the win, the team remains in second place in the National League standings, sitting 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers. The Arizona Diamondbacks currently hold the second spot in the division, keeping pace after a 5-3 win against Kansas City. The Dodgers now require six more wins to guarantee a postseason appearance as they look to secure their 13th division title in 14 seasons.
- •Los Angeles Dodgers defeated Cincinnati Reds 3-2 at home on September 8.
- •Tarik Skubal pitched 7.1 innings while allowing only two runs.
- •The win reduced the Dodgers' National League West magic number to seven.
- •The team holds second place in the National League, 1.5 games behind the Milwaukee Brewers.
- 3:13 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Magic Numbers Shrink After Huge Night in NL Standing
- 4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Magic Number Drops Again as First-Round Bye Comes Into Focus
- 5:15 AMYahoo Sports — Dodgers’ Magic Number Shrinks Again After 6th Consecutive Win
"The Dodgers destroyed the Reds, 14-1, and the magic number goes down for both the division race and the Wild Card bye.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to clinching the National League West as their magic number drops to seven.
"The Dodgers' magic number for the NL West and the No. 2 seed in the NL shrank after their win and the Braves' loss.
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 12, 2026, 3:13 AMDodgers’ Magic Numbers Shrink After Huge Night in NL Standing
The Dodgers' magic number for the NL West and the No. 2 seed in the NL shrank after their win and the Braves' loss.
- Yahoo SportsSep 10, 2026, 4:57 AMDodgers’ Magic Number Drops Again as First-Round Bye Comes Into Focus
The Dodgers destroyed the Reds, 14-1, and the magic number goes down for both the division race and the Wild Card bye.
- Yahoo SportsSep 9, 2026, 5:15 AMDodgers’ Magic Number Shrinks Again After 6th Consecutive Win
The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting closer to clinching the National League West as their magic number drops to seven.
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