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Los Angeles Dodgers extend winning streak to seven games
The Los Angeles Dodgers have extended their winning streak to seven games following a series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. In a closely contested Tuesday matchup, Tarik Skubal pitched 7.1 innings, allowing two runs and four hits to secure a 3-2 victory. Teoscar Hernández provided the decisive blow with a fifth-inning RBI single. Despite Elly De La Cruz hitting a two-run home run in the third inning, the Dodgers maintained their momentum.
In a separate dominant performance, Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the Dodgers to a 14-1 rout of the Reds, striking out 10 batters and helping the team reach its season-high seventh consecutive win. The victory helped reduce the Dodgers' magic number to six as they approach clinching the NL West title.
The team is currently managing significant injuries to key players. Shohei Ohtani is expected to be placed on the injured list due to knee and biceps discomfort, while Freddie Freeman is sidelined with a right knee issue. Manager Dave Roberts noted the importance of managing player workloads as the team prepares for the postseason.
Entities
Cincinnati Reds · Elly De La Cruz · Los Angeles Dodgers · Tarik Skubal · Teoscar Hernández · Yoshinobu Yamamoto
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Will Smith hit his seventh home run of the year. dodgersdigest.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Shohei Ohtani was given the night off to rest nagging knee and biceps injuries. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Teoscar Hernández went 3 for 3 with a walk. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 2-2. dodgersdigest.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning. www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The win marks the Dodgers' sixth consecutive victory. dodgersdigest.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-2. dodgersdigest.com · www.winnipegfreepress.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Skubal allowed two runs and four hits in 7 1/3 innings. www.winnipegfreepress.com