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  • How to Watch Dodgers vs. Reds: TV Channel, Streaming Options for Sept. 14 Game

    How to Watch Dodgers vs. Reds: TV Channel, Streaming Options for Sept. 14 Game

    Reds Host Dodgers in NL Showdown at Great American Ball Park

    The Cincinnati Reds welcome the Los Angeles Dodgers to Great American Ball Park on Monday for a 6:40 p.m. ET first pitch. Cincinnati will lean on Eugenio Suárez, who enters the contest on a two-game home run streak, while Los Angeles sends ace Tarik Skubal to the mound.

    Starting Pitchers and Team Records

    Skubal (9–7, 2.84 ERA) takes the ball for a Dodgers squad that owns the best record in the National League West at 90–59. Opposite him, left-hander Nick Lodolo (3–4, 5.12 ERA) is expected to start for the Reds, who sit fifth in the NL Central at 70–79.

    How to Watch and Betting Lines

    Moneyline: Dodgers -222 | Reds +180
    Total: 7.5 runs (Over -110 / Under -110)

    Injury Reports

    Los Angeles Dodgers

    • Dalton Rushing – 10-Day IL (Elbow)
    • Andy Pagés – 10-Day IL (Hand)
    • Rōki Sasaki – 15-Day IL (Finger)
    • Edwin Díaz – 15-Day IL (Neck)
    • Shohei Ohtani – 15-Day IL (Biceps)
    • Gavin Stone – 60-Day IL (Shoulder)
    • Jake Cousins – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
    • Eric Lauer – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
    • Brusdar Graterol – 60-Day IL (Shoulder)
    • Kris Bubic – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
    • Will Klein – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
    • Ben Casparius – 60-Day IL (Shoulder)

    Cincinnati Reds

    • Spencer Steer – 10-Day IL (Wrist)
    • Hunter Greene – 60-Day IL (Elbow)
    • Mike Toglia – 60-Day IL (Shoulder)
    • Blake Dunn – 60-Day IL (Elbow)

    Key Player Statistics

    Freddie Freeman (LAD)

    Through 609 plate appearances, Freeman has posted a .293/.371/.447 slash line with 16 home runs, 66 RBI, and 72 runs scored. He carries a 10.7% walk rate and a 16.9% strikeout rate.

    Kyle Tucker (LAD)

    In 576 plate appearances, Tucker is slashing .226/.323/.369 with 14 home runs, 65 RBI, and 79 runs scored. He has swiped 10 bases in 10 attempts, alongside a 12.3% walk rate and 17.5% strikeout rate.

    Sal Stewart (CIN)

    Stewart owns a .270/.340/.476 line across 645 plate appearances. He leads the club with 31 home runs (11th in MLB) and 106 RBI (2nd in MLB), adding 82 runs scored, 15 steals on 20 attempts, a 9.5% walk rate, and a 21.4% strikeout rate for an .816 OPS.

    Elly De La Cruz (CIN)

    De La Cruz has slashed .284/.361/.510 in 581 plate appearances, belting 26 home runs with 71 RBI and 91 runs scored (15th in MLB). He has stolen 25 bases in 33 attempts, walking at a 10.7% clip while striking out at a 27.5% rate.

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  • Dave Roberts Risks Spoiling Tarik Skubal’s Emotional Return to Detroit and Pushing Away Dodgers Pitcher

    Dave Roberts Risks Spoiling Tarik Skubal’s Emotional Return to Detroit and Pushing Away Dodgers Pitcher

    Tarik Skubal’s first start in Detroit as a member of the Los Angeles Dodgers was always going to be an emotional occasion for the reigning Cy Young winner.

    The left-hander delivered an impressive performance against his former team, holding the Detroit Tigers to four hits and one run over six innings while striking out seven batters. However, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts removed Skubal after only 83 pitches, preventing him from pitching deeper into the game.

    Dave Roberts takes cautious approach with Tarik Skubal

    Television cameras later captured Roberts and Skubal discussing the decision in the dugout. Skubal was visibly disappointed, although the exchange did not appear heated. He had hoped to remain in the game as long as possible during his emotional return to Detroit.

    After the game, Skubal discussed the situation briefly and explained that Roberts told him the Dodgers would need him over the long haul. Los Angeles is focused on winning another World Series, and keeping Skubal healthy will be crucial to those ambitions.

    Roberts’ decision ultimately worked. The Dodgers’ bullpen shut out the Tigers over the final three innings, while Freddie Freeman delivered the game-winning hit in the eighth inning.

    Source: www.marca.com