Overview

• Will Smith’s ninth-inning, two-run double gave the Dodgers a 5–4 win in Tuesday’s opener with Alexis Díaz earning the victory through 1⅓ scoreless innings.
• Shohei Ohtani issued six consecutive balls and exited Wednesday’s start in the fourth inning before staying in the game as the designated hitter.
• Spencer Steer’s two-run triple in the eighth inning lifted the Reds to a 5–2 victory and leveled the series at one game apiece.
• Ohtani has made seven mound appearances since returning from Tommy John surgery but has yet to complete four innings in a single outing.
• Los Angeles is evaluating Ohtani’s pitching schedule ahead of upcoming matchups while he maintains his lead in the National League with 38 home runs.