Reds trounce Dodgers 6-2 as Blake Snell exits early with injury
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 1:54 AM
Last updated Sep 17, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers 6-2 on September 16, 2026, at Great American Ball Park. Reds' Elly De La Cruz hit a pivotal two-run home run, helping to secure Cincinnati's first victory against Los Angeles this season. The Dodgers, needing just one win to clinch the NL West title, struggled after starter Blake Snell left early due to left groin tightness. Despite loading the bases multiple times, the Dodgers fell short as Reds' pitchers limited their scoring opportunities. The two teams meet again for the series finale on September 17.
- •Elly De La Cruz hits a two-run homer for the Reds.
- •Blake Snell exits the game with an injury after one inning.
- •Reds get their first win against the Dodgers this season.
- •The Dodgers loaded the bases multiple times but couldn't convert.
- •Both teams play again on September 17 for the series finale.
- 1:54 AMYahoo Sports — Blake Snell Injury Overshadows Dodgers Offensive Collapse
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Reds stop Dodgers in their tracks in 6-2 defeat
- 1:47 AMYahoo Sports — Snell Exits Early as Dodgers Fall to Reds
"The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Cincinnati Reds, failing to clinch the National League West after a slow day at the office.
"The Los Angeles Dodgers drop their Wednesday matchup against the Cincinnati Reds and lose Blake Snell in the process.
"Blake Snell leaves early with injury, Reds bats come alive in their first win this season against the Dodgers.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:54 AMBlake Snell Injury Overshadows Dodgers Offensive Collapse
The Los Angeles Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Cincinnati Reds, failing to clinch the National League West after a slow day at the office.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:49 AMReds stop Dodgers in their tracks in 6-2 defeat
Blake Snell leaves early with injury, Reds bats come alive in their first win this season against the Dodgers.
- Yahoo SportsSep 17, 2026, 1:47 AMSnell Exits Early as Dodgers Fall to Reds
The Los Angeles Dodgers drop their Wednesday matchup against the Cincinnati Reds and lose Blake Snell in the process.
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