LOS ANGELES - Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out nine while pitching into the seventh inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke it open with a four-run sixth inning.

That sent the Cincinnati Reds 8-4 to the showers on Wednesday night and advance to the National League Division Series.

After hitting a franchise playoff-tying five home runs in a 10-5 win in the NL Wild Card Series opener Tuesday, the Dodgers eliminated the Reds by playing small ball and rapping out 13 hits -- two fewer than in Game 1. Mookie Betts went 4 for 5 with three doubles.

The Dodgers advanced to face the Phillies in the NLDS starting Saturday in Philadelphia.

Story Date: October 5, 2025