# Los Angeles Dodgers extend winning streak to seven games

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/20260822-los-angeles-dodgers-recent-game-performances
> Updated: 2026-09-08T14:10:16.000Z. Sources: 46. Developments: 3.

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to seven games following a series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds. This streak was bolstered by a 3-2 victory on Tuesday, where Tarik Skubal pitched 7.1 innings and allowed two runs, while Teoscar Hernández delivered a decisive fifth-inning RBI single.

In a separate dominant performance during the sweep, Yoshinobu Yamamoto led the team to a 14-1 rout of the Reds, striking out 10 batters. This victory helped reduce the Dodgers’ magic number to six as they move closer to clinching the NL West title.

Player health remains a critical concern for the team. Shohei Ohtani is expected to be placed on the injured list due to knee and biceps discomfort. Additionally, Freddie Freeman is sidelined with a right knee issue. Manager Dave Roberts emphasized the necessity of managing player workloads in preparation for the postseason.

## Claims

- The Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 3-2. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- The win marks the Dodgers' sixth consecutive victory. (corroborated by 2 sources)
- Tarik Skubal pitched into the eighth inning. (single source)
- Skubal allowed two runs and four hits in 7 1/3 innings. (single source)
- Teoscar Hernández went 3 for 3 with a walk. (single source)
- Shohei Ohtani was given the night off to rest nagging knee and biceps injuries. (single source)
- Will Smith hit his seventh home run of the year. (single source)
- Elly De La Cruz hit a two-run home run to tie the game at 2-2. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-08: Los Angeles Dodgers extend winning streak to seven games

The Los Angeles Dodgers extended their winning streak to seven games after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds, highlighted by strong pitching from Tarik Skubal and Yoshinobu Yamamoto.

17 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-dodgers-defeat-cincinnati-reds-3-2-to-extend-win-streak

### 2026-08-22: Los Angeles Dodgers defeat Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3 behind Skubal's 11 strikeouts

Tarik Skubal earned his first win with the Los Angeles Dodgers, striking out 11 as the team rallied to defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 4-3, extending their winning streak to five games.

39 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/dodgers-defeat-pirates-5-4-on-tommy-edman-walk-off

### 2026-08-20: Los Angeles Dodgers sweep Colorado Rockies in extra innings

The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 6-4 extra-innings win against the Colorado Rockies, completing a three-game sweep at Coors Field led by Mookie Betts.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/los-angeles-dodgers-sweep-colorado-rockies-in-extra-innings

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