The Dodgers (33-21) dropped their second straight recreation to the Reds (22-30) on Saturday at Nice American Ball Park. Hunter Greene walked Walker Buehler within the 3-1 loss, extending the Dodgers' shedding streak to 4 video games.
It was the type of night time when each scoring alternative was squandered in numerous methods, and the underside of the order struggled once more going 0-for-10. Freddie Freeman and Will Smith obtained forward 2-0 with a runner on third, and each ended up hanging out to throw out Shoehi Ohtani at third within the sixth inning.
Walker Buehler didn't have his command by way of the primary two innings, however settled in nicely after that.
Spencer Steer snagged the primary pitch he noticed from Buehler for a solo house run, and Walker discovered himself in a 1-0 lead.
Will Smith picked up his third straight hit of the sport to open the highest of the second. Teoscar Hernández singled on a floor ball to shortstop Elly De La Cruz, and Gavin Lux walked to place the Dodgers' offense in enterprise.
Jason Heyward got here into an enormous spot with the bases loaded and no person out. The Dodgers scored a run to tie it, however the Reds' infield protection additionally got here up huge with a key double play.
The 2 starters continued to combat. Buehler was punished by one other solo house run, this time an enormous hit by Will Benson to provide the Reds a 2-1 lead.
After Benson homered, Buehler settled down and retired eight straight.
Greene had it found out after the 30-pitch inning, however Shohei Ohtani obtained to him within the prime of the sixth. Ohtani cruised to 3rd with a one-out triple. Freddie Freeman's struggles continued. He flew simply brief, failing to convey Ohtani house. Will Smith additionally needed out, and as soon as once more Greene managed to get out of the jam.
De La Cruz knocked within the third run of the night time for the Reds towards Buehler within the backside of the sixth.
The Dodgers offense may do completely nothing towards Alexis Díaz within the ninth which despatched the Dodgers to select up the save and the collection win for the Reds.
Saturday particular
House runs: Spencer Steer (6), Will Benson (7)
WP – Hunter Greene (3-2): 6 IP, 1 run, 5 hits, 5 strikeouts, 1 BB (107 pitches)
LP – Walker Buehler (1-2): 5 2⁄3 IP, 3 runs, 6 hits, 4 strikeouts, 1 BB (91 pitches)
SV – Alexis Diaz (9)
Subsequent
Sunday's collection finale initially scheduled for 4:40 pm PT has been moved to (9:10 am, SportsNet LA). This time change is as a result of excessive chance that the climate will have an effect on the sport.
Yoshinobu Yamamoto (5-1, 3.17 ERA) begins for the Dodgers as they attempt to keep away from a sweep in Cincy.
