The Dodgers downed the Reds 4-1 on September 14. That marked their ninth consecutive win over Cincinnati. It also secured a postseason spot. Los Angeles has now qualified for the postseason 14 years straight. That ties a Major League Baseball record.

The next game will be played on September 15. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the ball for Los Angeles. He goes against Rhett Lowder. Josue De Paula is leading off for the Dodgers. The club had already locked in its place the day before. Blake Snell is also expected to pitch in this series.