Dodgers crush Reds 14-1 to extend winning streak to seven games
The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their impressive late-season surge on Wednesday, overpowering the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 to stretch their winning streak to a season-best seven games. Mookie Betts set the tone early with a two-run homer, while Yoshinobu Yamamoto delivered another dominant performance on the mound, striking out 10 batters across seven outstanding innings. Yamamoto limited Cincinnati to just three hits and one walk, surrendering only one run as the Dodgers completed a three-game sweep of the Reds. The victory improved his record to 13-8. Teoscar Hernández also maintained his strong form, collecting two hits and driving in two runs, while Betts and Kyle Tucker each finished with three hits as Los Angeles produced an offensive onslaught. The Dodgers achieved the emphatic victory without Shohei Ohtani, who was sidelined with knee and biceps discomfort. The Japanese superstar has now missed six of Los Angeles' last seven games. Freddie Freeman was also absent ...