Tarik Skubal leads Dodgers to 4-1 victory over Reds in Cincinnati

Tarik Skubal spearheaded the Los Angeles Dodgers' efforts in a 4-1 win against the Cincinnati Reds on September 14, 2026. Skubal threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just three hits while striking out nine batters. The Dodgers capitalized on limited offense, hitting two home runs against Reds starter Nick Lodolo, with Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández contributing to the run tally. Elly De La Cruz hit a solo home run for the Reds in the ninth inning, but it was not enough to change the outcome. With this win, the Dodgers secured their postseason spot as they pursue a third consecutive championship.

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