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Ohtani’s Streak and Yamamoto’s Dominance Power Dodgers to 5-2 Win in Cincinnati

The victory sets up Tyler Glasnow’s start against Nick Lodolo in the series’ middle game.

Dodgers starting pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws to the plate during the first inning of their game against the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
CINCINNATI, OHIO – JULY 28: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Dodgers waits to bat in the third inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on July 28, 2025 in Cincinnati, Ohio. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Shohei Ohtani delivered a two-run double in the fifth inning to extend his hitting streak to nine games and is batting .306 with 13 RBIs during the run.
  • Yoshinobu Yamamoto allowed one run and struck out nine over seven innings, improving his road mark to 6-3.
  • Ohtani scored his MLB-leading 100th run in the seventh inning on Freddie Freeman’s base hit.
  • Reds rookie Chase Burns recorded 10 strikeouts for the third consecutive start but remains winless at 0-3.
  • Reliever Jack Dreyer earned his first big-league save by retiring Matt McLain to preserve the 5-2 victory.