Yamamoto leads Dodgers to 4-0 win over Reds, closing in on NL West title
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Last updated Sep 16, 2026
Yoshinobu Yamamoto threw seven scoreless innings, allowing just one hit as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on September 15. The victory marks the Dodgers' tenth win in their last 12 games and brings their magic number to clinch the NL West title down to two. Teoscar Hernández hit a two-run homer, while Freddie Freeman returned with three singles after a brief absence. The Reds have secured a losing season with their 81st defeat. Blake Snell is set to pitch for the Dodgers on Wednesday against Andrew Abbott of the Reds.
- •Yamamoto allowed one hit and struck out seven batters.
- •Hernández hit a two-run homer in the third inning.
- •Freeman had three hits in his return to the lineup.
- •Dodgers have won nine straight against the Reds.
- •Blake Snell to start for Dodgers in next game.
- 1:27 AMYahoo Sports — Yamamoto dominant as Dodgers beat Reds 4-0, edge closer to NL West title
- 1:11 AMYahoo Sports — Yamamoto Shuts Out Reds; Dodgers Consistent Play Continues
"Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit through seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night to edge closer to an NL West division title. The Dodgers reduced the magic number to clinch their 13th division title in the past 14 seasons to two. Los Angeles wrapped up a playoff spot on Monday and still is vying for the top seed in the NL.
"Piggybacking off a dominant outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers win their second straight against the Cincinnati Reds
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 1:27 AMYamamoto dominant as Dodgers beat Reds 4-0, edge closer to NL West title
Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one hit through seven innings as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-0 on Tuesday night to edge closer to an NL West division title. The Dodgers reduced the magic number to clinch their 13th division title in the past 14 seasons to two. Los Angeles wrapped up a playoff spot on Monday and still is vying for the top seed in the NL.
- Yahoo SportsSep 16, 2026, 1:11 AMYamamoto Shuts Out Reds; Dodgers Consistent Play Continues
Piggybacking off a dominant outing from Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Los Angeles Dodgers win their second straight against the Cincinnati Reds
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