Dodgers, Reds set for afternoon game with Los Angeles ahead 5-1

MLB Network carries the scheduled matchup.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Sep 171 min read

The Dodgers take on the Reds this afternoon on MLB Network! 📺⚾️ https://t.co/tCuEbMwejP Via @MLBNetwork on X

What happened: Los Angeles and Cincinnati are set for an afternoon game on MLB Network. The game remains 0-0 before first pitch.

Why it matters: The Los Angeles Dodgers enter with a 5-1 series lead. That leaves Cincinnati trying to cut the margin while Los Angeles looks to hold it where it stands.

By the numbers: Series state entering the game: Los Angeles Dodgers 5, Cincinnati Reds 1. Scheduled score: Los Angeles Dodgers 0, Cincinnati Reds 0.

What to watch: Watch for first pitch and whether Cincinnati can chip away at the 5-1 series gap.

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