Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high nine in five innings for his first victory with the Dodgers as Los Angeles beat Cincinnati 5-1 on Wednesday night to become the first team to sweep the Reds this season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers had the type of game on Wednesday that should scare the rest of the league. They beat the Cincinnati Reds 5-1 behind five innings of one-run ball from Shohei Ohtani on the mound,

High 9 As Dodgers Top Reds

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles on Monday. The Dodgers' Andy Pages hit two home runs. The Dodgers stand at 75-57; the Reds are 68-64.

The Cincinnati Reds have lost five of their last six games and three of their last series to drop back in NL wild-card chase to Mets.

The Cincinnati Reds activated starting pitcher Nick Lodolo from the injured list on Wednesday and placed relief pitcher Graham Ashcraft on the injured list with a right forearm strain. Lodolo, who has been on the injured list since the beginning of August with a blister issue, is scheduled to start on Wednesday night.

New York Mets pitcher Nolan McLean (26) delivers in the first inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, in Atlanta. AP Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links.