Dodgers Lasso the Reds with Late-Inning Heroics Despite Ohtani’s Off Night

The Cincinnati Reds were one out away from delivering a dramatic win on Tuesday night, but the Dodgers proved too hot to handle late, rallying for a 5-4 win thanks to a clutch RBI double from Will Smith in the ninth.

It was a humbling night for Shohei Ohtani, who whiffed four times in four at-bats—a rare sombrero outing for the two-way superstar—but LA picked up the slack. Freddie Freeman’s bat came alive with three hits and an RBI, and Tommy Edman’s early two-run homer helped spark the offense.

Reds starter Nick Lodolo struck out 11, dazzling with electric stuff, but the bullpen couldn’t hold the late lead. Jake Fraley and Noelvi Marte homered for Cincinnati, but it wasn’t enough as the Reds dropped their second straight after a four-game win streak.

The Reds will try to regroup Wednesday when Nick Martinez takes the mound opposite Ohtani, who is expected to pitch four innings in his seventh start of the season.