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The Los Angeles Dodgers were 91-59, 1st in the NL West. Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 at Great American Ball Park.

Dodgers Daily Vibe Check
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Room to grow, but the floor is solid. The 5-2 stretch tells you most of what you need to know. Plus, winning by 3 last night moved the needle.

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Dodgers Game on September 15

Opponent:Cincinnati Reds (70-80)
Location:Great American Ball Park
First Pitch:06:40 PM EDT
Pitching Matchup:Yoshinobu Yamamoto (13-8, 2.62 ERA) vs Rhett Lowder (6-10, 5.81 ERA)
TV Broadcast:SportsNet LA, Reds.TV
Forecast:☀️ Clear sky, 62°F, Wind 3 mph

Dodgers Score & Recap

Yesterday, the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 4-1 at Great American Ball Park.

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Highlights

Dodgers Record & Standings

NL West

TeamL10WLPCTGBSTRK
Dodgers
9159.607 W1
Padres
8268.5479.0 W8
D-backs
8071.53011.5 W1
Giants
6289.41129.5 L4
Rockies
5595.36736.0 L8

Los Angeles Dodgers are 5-2 in their last 7 games, with a +21 run differential.

Dodgers Player Stats & Leaders

Batting Leaders

PlayerHRAVGOPSRBI
13
Max Muncy
 28.252.84271
5
Freddie Freeman
 16.293.81866
50
Mookie Betts
 20.248.74462

Pitching Leaders

PitcherW-LERAWHIPIP
7
Blake Snell
 4-11.911.0937.2
29
Tarik Skubal
 10-72.700.95146.2
66
Tanner Scott
 1-62.911.0158.2

Hot Hitters

PlayerStreak
76
Alex Freeland
 3 hits, .429 AVG in last 3 games

Hot Pitchers

PitcherStreak
18
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
 7.0 IP, 10 K, 1 ER in dominant recent start
29
Tarik Skubal
 7.0 IP, 9 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start
7
Blake Snell
 6.0 IP, 7 K, 0 ER in dominant recent start

Dodgers News

The Los Angeles Dodgers have officially clinched a playoff berth for the record-tying 14th consecutive year, but the celebration is tempered by significant bullpen concerns. After a shaky performance from Tanner Scott and Brock Stewart in their recent outings, the Dodgers face a mounting crisis in late-game situations just as October looms. With Edwin Díaz's struggles in Triple-A further complicating the relief equation, manager Dave Roberts must quickly reassess his options as he prepares for the postseason. Nevertheless, the team's recent form can't be overlooked, they are still riding high after a 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, solidifying their place in October while showcasing their offensive prowess. The magic number is shrinking, but the cracks in the bullpen could derail what should be a smooth playoff run.

Sources
Dodgers Magic Number: LA likely to check all postseason boxes by end of week
Dodgersway
Dodgers Magic Number: LA likely to check all postseason boxes by end of week
The Dodgers haven't officially punched their ticket to October yet, but that formality could disappear Monday night
 Dodgers are running out of bullpen options to rely on in postseason after latest blowup
Dodgersway
Dodgers are running out of bullpen options to rely on in postseason after latest blowup
The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen imploded again Sunda. With Tanner Scott and Brock Stewart both cratering in September, LA's late-inning plan for October is falling apart.
 Dodgers clinch playoff berth, match MLB record for consecutive postseason trips
Latimes
Dodgers clinch playoff berth, match MLB record for consecutive postseason trips
The Dodgers clinch a playoff berth with their 4-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, reaching the postseason for a record-tying 14th consecutive year.
 Dodgers might be forced to leave Edwin Díaz off postseason roster
Latimes
Dodgers might be forced to leave Edwin Díaz off postseason roster
Edwin Díaz struggled in his rehab start Sunday, and Dave Roberts is making it clear the Dodgers "got to see something" before putting him on the playoff roster.
 14 straight! Dodgers tie MLB record for most consecutive playoff clinches
MLB.com
14 straight! Dodgers tie MLB record for most consecutive playoff clinches
CINCINNATI -- Had anyone at Great American Ball Park not been keeping up with the Dodgers, they may have thought that Monday was a night like any other. When Kiké Hernández fielded the game-ending grounder and tossed it to Evan Phillips at first base for the final out, the scene
 Henriquez (back) hits IL, while Díaz's Triple-A struggles further complicate LA's bullpen woes
MLB.com
Henriquez (back) hits IL, while Díaz's Triple-A struggles further complicate LA's bullpen woes
CINCINNATI -- At one point this season, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts proclaimed his "trust tree" of high-leverage bullpen arms to be as large as it had been in quite some time. But in the final two weeks before the postseason, his proverbial tree has grown far more bare. The Dodgers

Dodgers Upcoming Schedule

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants for a 3-game series starting Friday.

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