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Kershaw Shines as Dodgers Beat Reds 6-3 to Maintain NL West Lead

The win preserved a one-game division lead ahead of a finale featuring Shohei Ohtani against Nick Lodolo.

Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
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LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 26: Clayton Kershaw #22 of the Los Angeles Dodgers pitches against the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning at Dodger Stadium on August 26, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Clayton Kershaw held Cincinnati to one run over five innings, earning his 221st career victory to tie Max Scherzer and Joe Niekro for 76th on the all-time list.
  • Los Angeles broke the game open with a four-run sixth inning highlighted by Will Smith’s leadoff homer, a pinch-hit two-run double by Miguel Rojas, and an RBI single from Shohei Ohtani.
  • Kiké Hernández, starting in his return from the injured list, went 2-for-3 and delivered a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fourth before turning a game-ending double play.
  • The Dodgers’ division edge stayed at one game after the Padres beat the Mariners, keeping pressure on the NL West race.
  • The series concludes Wednesday with Reds left-hander Nick Lodolo facing Dodgers right-hander Shohei Ohtani, who is slated for a five-inning outing on his bobblehead night.