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Ohtani Belts 2 as Dodgers Mash 5 Homers to Take NL Wild Card Game 1 Over Reds

The win puts Los Angeles up 1-0 in the best-of-three with Yoshinobu Yamamoto slated for Game 2.

Sep 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) celebrates after hitting a home run during the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Sep 30, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Teoscar Hernandez (37) hits a three run home run during the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds during game one of the Wildcard round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani opened with a leadoff homer and added a 454-foot two-run blast as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 10-5 to start the series.
  • Ohtani’s first-inning shot left at 117.7 mph off a 100.4 mph fastball, the fastest home run off a 100-plus mph pitch in the Statcast era.
  • Teoscar Hernández also went deep twice and Tommy Edman homered as the Dodgers tied a franchise postseason record with five home runs.
  • Blake Snell struck out nine over seven innings, allowing two runs, before the bullpen wobbled as the Reds closed the gap late.
  • Reds starter Hunter Greene had a brief PitchCom issue before facing Ohtani and exited after three innings with five runs and three homers allowed; Game 2 features Yamamoto vs. Zack Littell, and Dave Roberts has left open using Ohtani to pitch if a Game 3 is needed.