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Updates: Dodgers up 5-2 against Reds

(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Cincinnati Reds starting pitcher Zack Littell throws to a Los Angeles Dodgers batter during the second inning in Game 2 of the National League Wild Card baseball playoff series Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

By: Grace Erwin

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LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are up 5-2 against the Reds in the second game of the wild card round tonight at Dodger Stadium.

Zack Littell started on the mound for the Reds. Yoshinobu Yamamoto pitches for the Dodgers. If the Reds win against the reigning World Series champions tonight, they'll force the series to a third game Thursday. If they lose, their season will be over.

Follow along for updates below.

Sixth Inning

Reds replaced pitcher Nick Lodolo with Nick Martinez.

Shohei Ohtani singled and Enrique Hernández scored. Directly after, Mookie doubled and Ben Rortvedt scored.

Fourth Inning

Enrique Hernández doubled and Max Muncy scored. Shortly after, Miguel Rojas singled on a fly ball and Enrique Hernández scored.

The Reds replaced pitcher Zack Littell with Nick Lodolo.

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— MLB (@MLB) October 2, 2025

Third Inning

Mookie Betts singled and Ben Rortvedt scored.

First Inning

Gavin Lux and Austin Hays both scored after Sal Stewart singled on a ground ball. Stewart is the youngest Reds position player to appear in a postseason game in franchise history.