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Recent Result & Series Context

• In Game 1 of the 2025 National League Wild Card Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5. Los Angeles Times+3Reuters+3CBSSports.com+3

• The Dodgers’ offensive explosion was led by Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández, each hitting two home runs. 

• Blake Snell had a strong outing: 7 innings, 9 strikeouts, 2 earned runs. 

• The Reds attempted a late rally — scoring 3 runs in the 8th inning — but couldn’t fully close the gap. 

• Game 2 of the series is next, with the winner advancing to face the Phillies in the NL Division Series. 

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Key Performers & Highlights

Shohei Ohtani

• Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the 1st inning off Reds starter Hunter Greene. 

• His second homer in the 6th was a 454-foot shot, further extending the Dodgers’ lead. 

• That 117.7 mph leadoff homer came off a 100.4 mph fastball, making it one of the harder hits in postseason play. 

Teoscar Hernández

• Hernández hit two home runs as well, including a three-run shot in the 3rd inning. USA Today+5MLB.com+5CBSSports.com+5

• His power display, combined with Ohtani’s, made the Dodgers one of only a few teams in postseason history to have two players each hit multiple home runs in the same game. 

Blake Snell

• In his Dodgers postseason debut, Snell showed control and composure, retiring many batters and setting a tone for the rotation.

• He allowed his only runs in the 7th and struck out 9 over 7 innings. 

Other Dodgers Contributors

• Tommy Edman also homered, giving the Dodgers even more depth in their power barrage. 

• The Dodgers collected 15 hits in total in Game 1.

Strengths, Weaknesses & Future Questions

Strengths

• The Dodgers’ offensive firepower was on full display — 5 home runs tied a franchise postseason record. Los Angeles Times+3Wikipedia+3True Blue LA+3

• Having two sluggers (Ohtani & Hernández) go deep twice each in a single playoff game gives L.A. big momentum and fear factor.

• Snell’s pitching gave them a strong foundation.

Weaknesses / Concerns

• The bullpen struggled in the 8th inning: walks, base runners, and inefficiency allowed Cincinnati to chip away at the lead. 

• Injuries: Dodgers removed Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández early due to ankle and back issues, respectively. Their availability in upcoming games is a concern. 

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Reds in This Matchup & Background

• The Reds clinched the final NL Wild Card slot thanks to a tiebreaker over the Mets, despite losing their last regular season game. 

• This is their first postseason appearance in a full 162-game season since 2013. 

• Historically, this is only the second postseason meeting between Cincinnati and L.A. The previous was in the 1995 NLDS, when the Reds swept the Dodgers. 

Recent Result & Series Context

• In Game 1 of the 2025 National League Wild Card Series, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 10-5. The Dodgers’ offensive explosion was led by Shohei Ohtani and Teoscar Hernández, each hitting two home runs. 

• Blake Snell had a strong outing: 7 innings, 9 strikeouts, 2 earned runs. 

• The Reds attempted a late rally — scoring 3 runs in the 8th inning — but couldn’t fully close the gap. 

• Game 2 of the series is next, with the winner advancing to face the Phillies in the NL Division Series. True Blue LA+4Reuters+4Wikipedia+4

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Key Performers & Highlights

Shohei Ohtani

• Ohtani hit a leadoff home run in the 1st inning off Reds starter Hunter Greene. 

• His second homer in the 6th was a 454-foot shot, further extending the Dodgers’ lead. 

• That 117.7 mph leadoff homer came off a 100.4 mph fastball, making it one of the harder hits in postseason play. 

Teoscar Hernández

• Hernández hit two home runs as well, including a three-run shot in the 3rd inning. USA Today+5MLB.com+5CBSSports.com+5

• His power display, combined with Ohtani’s, made the Dodgers one of only a few teams in postseason history to have two players each hit multiple home runs in the same game. 

Blake Snell

• In his Dodgers postseason debut, Snell showed control and composure, retiring many batters and setting a tone for the rotation. 

• He allowed his only runs in the 7th and struck out 9 over 7 innings. 

Other Dodgers Contributors

• Tommy Edman also homered, giving the Dodgers even more depth in their power barrage. The Dodgers collected 15 hits in total in Game 1.

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Strengths, Weaknesses & Future Questions

Strengths

• The Dodgers’ offensive firepower was on full display — 5 home runs tied a franchise postseason record. Los Angeles Times+3Wikipedia+3True Blue LA+3

• Having two sluggers (Ohtani & Hernández) go deep twice each in a single playoff game gives L.A. big momentum and fear factor.

• Snell’s pitching gave them a strong foundation.

Weaknesses / Concerns

• The bullpen struggled in the 8th inning: walks, base runners, and inefficiency allowed Cincinnati to chip away at the lead. 

• Injuries: Dodgers removed Tommy Edman and Kiké Hernández early due to ankle and back issues, respectively. Their availability in upcoming games is a concern. 

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Reds in This Matchup & Background

• The Reds clinched the final NL Wild Card slot thanks to a tiebreaker over the Mets, despite losing their last regular season game. 

• This is their first postseason appearance in a full 162-game season since 2013. 

• Historically, this is only the second postseason meeting between Cincinnati and L.A. The previous was in the 1995 NLDS, when the Reds swept the Dodgers. Wikipedia+2Wikipedia+2