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Dodgers Aim Sweep as Yamamoto Starts vs Reds

9/10/2026

Summary

Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers aim for a series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, seeking a seventh straight win.
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts the series finale for Los Angeles.
Freddie Freeman sits out with right knee discomfort.
Shohei Ohtani remains out, nursing soreness at multiple positions.
Kyle Tucker returns to the lineup, playing right field and hitting sixth.

History

Historical Context

In 1974, the Los Angeles Dodgers captured the World Series after a ten-game winning streak that propelled them past the Cincinnati Reds. That season, pitcher Mike Marshall logged 106 appearances, the most in a single MLB year, while the team posted a 102-60 record. Today, the Dodgers chase a seventh straight win with Yoshinobu Yamamoto starting, while Freddie Freeman and Shohei Ohtani sit out, echoing 1974’s injury-laden roster. The pattern underscores how depth and veteran resilience, demonstrated in 1974, remain crucial for postseason aspirations amid modern roster volatility.

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Story summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers aim for a series sweep of the Cincinnati Reds, seeking a seventh straight win.
Right-hander Yoshinobu Yamamoto starts the series finale for Los Angeles.
Freddie Freeman sits out with right knee discomfort.
Shohei Ohtani remains out, nursing soreness at multiple positions.
Kyle Tucker returns to the lineup, playing right field and hitting sixth.

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