Dodgers vs Reds Preview & Prediction: Records, Pitching Matchups and More| Game - 04
The Los Angeles Dodgers are one game away from winning their four-game series against the Cincinnati Reds. Despite their disappointing series opener, they rallied to win two consecutive games. The boys in blue are looking for a series win as they enter Game 4.
The Reds surprised many in the first game as their offense dominated. However, in the previous two games, they scored just three runs, the last being a shutout. The offense slumped as Walker Buehler dominated the Reds with a scoreless six innings. The Reds have an opportunity to tie the series and avoid a defeat.
Dodgers vs Reds head-to-head
Game 4 can be watched on Bally Sports Ohio and SportsNet LA, while the online streaming platform will be Fox Sports. After their last victory, the Dodger squad holds the third-best record in the majors (31-17).
As for the Reds, they are at the bottom of the NL Central with a 19-27 record. The Reds are just another average team; going up against their opponent's powerful offense can be challenging.
The Dodgers are 14-6 against the Reds in their last 20 games.
Dodgers vs Reds probable pitching matchups
The probable pitcher to start for the Dodger rotation is Yoshinobu Yamamoto. The righty has been remarkable this season with a 4-1 record and a 3.21 ERA. Yamamoto has 53 strikeouts in 47.2 innings pitched with a WHIP of 1.03.
The Reds will hand over the ball to Hunter Greene as their starter in this game. Greene has a 2-2 record with a 3.27 ERA. In 52.1 innings, he recorded 58 strikeouts with a 1.18 WHIP. Greene could make his opponents sweat if he delivered the right pitches.
Dodgers vs Reds prediction
The starting pitchers will play a crucial role in this game. The Reds were successful in Game 1 and could try to repeat their success. With players like Elly De La Cruz running off and stealing bases, they could put up a challenge.
However, the prediction is intact for the boys in blue to win this game. Their powerful offense can rack up some early runs in this game. Yet, if things go south with the pitching, the Reds could make a comeback.