On September 8, 2026, the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 at Dodger Stadium. Teoscar Hernández hit a three-run homer in the sixth inning, contributing to the Dodgers' fifth straight win. Emmet Sheehan pitched effectively, allowing only one run in 5 2/3 innings. The Reds, despite a two-run homer from Elly De La Cruz, could not overcome the Dodgers' lead.
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