Game result and context
Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Cincinnati Reds 4-1 in 2026 regular season matchup
The Los Angeles Dodgers improved to 91-59 with a 4-1 win against the Cincinnati Reds, who fell to 70-80. Tarik Skubal earned the win with seven scoreless innings, while home runs from Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández provided the necessary offense.
Final result
The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds by a final score of 4-1 on September 14, 2026. The Dodgers moved to 91-59 on the season, while the Reds dropped to 70-80.
How the game changed
The Dodgers took an early lead in the second inning when Kyle Tucker hit a solo home run. The lead expanded in the fourth inning on a two-run home run by Teoscar Hernández, putting the Dodgers ahead 3-0. An additional run in the seventh inning extended the lead to 4-0. The Reds avoided a shutout in the ninth inning when Elly De La Cruz hit a solo home run, but they were unable to overcome the deficit.
Key performances
Tarik Skubal earned the win for Los Angeles, pitching 7.0 innings and striking out nine batters while allowing no earned runs. Teoscar Hernández contributed a home run and two RBIs, and Kyle Tucker added a solo home run. For Cincinnati, Nick Lodolo took the loss, pitching 7.0 innings and allowing four earned runs with four strikeouts. Elly De La Cruz provided the lone run for the Reds with his ninth-inning home run.
Season and playoff context
The Los Angeles Dodgers entered the game with a 91-59 record, holding the top spot in their division and having already clinched a postseason berth. The Cincinnati Reds, at 70-80, sit fifth in their division and are currently facing elimination from wild-card contention.