The Los Angeles Dodgers handed the Cincinnati Reds an ugly 8-2 loss at Great American Ball Park on Thursday, September 17, 2026, and it wasn't particularly close after the third inning. Brady Singer was knocked around for 7 earned runs on 9 hits and 4 walks across just 3.1 innings, and a Dodgers lineup that got contributions up and down the order did the rest. Kyle Tucker led the damage with a 4-for-5 night that included a home run and 3 RBI. The Reds managed just two runs, with Sal Stewart's solo shot providing the lone highlight in an otherwise forgettable evening on the Ohio River.

Brady Singer's Rough Outing Decides the Game Early

Singer simply could not find the strike zone or get outs when he needed them. Nine hits and four walks in 3.1 innings is a punishing line by any measure, and surrendering 7 earned runs buried the Reds before the offense had a realistic chance to respond. Singer took the loss.

Four relievers followed and combined to allow just 1 earned run over the final 5.2 innings — Luis Mey was particularly sharp, posting 2 strikeouts across 1.2 scoreless innings — but the damage was already done. Brandon Williamson tossed 2.0 innings and allowed 1 earned run on 2 hits, while Tony Santillan and Pierce Johnson each worked a clean frame.

Tucker, Rojas, and Muncy Pile On for Los Angeles

Tucker was the engine of the Dodgers' offense. His 4-for-5 showing with a home run and 3 RBI set the tone, and he had support throughout the lineup. Miguel Rojas went 2-for-5 with a home run and 1 RBI. Max Muncy added 2 hits and 2 RBI in 4 at-bats. Freddie Freeman chipped in 2 hits and an RBI in 3 plate appearances. When four hitters in the same lineup each post multi-hit games, the final score tends to reflect it.

Landon Knack earned the win for Los Angeles, tossing 4.0 innings of 1-run ball on 4 hits with no walks and 2 strikeouts. Justin Wrobleski opened the game and was dominant, spinning 3.0 hitless innings with 3 strikeouts and no walks. That combination of starting pitching and timely offense made the Dodgers' win comfortable from the second half of the game onward.

Stewart and Friedl Provide Limited Bright Spots for Cincinnati

The Reds' offense had little to work with against Dodgers pitching, but Stewart and Friedl at least gave fans something to remember. Stewart went 2-for-4 with a home run and 1 RBI — his solo shot accounting for one of Cincinnati's two runs. Friedl was 2-for-3 and showed his typical ability to put the ball in play, though no runs scored on his hits. Those were the only multi-hit performances in a Cincinnati lineup that otherwise struggled to string anything together against Wrobleski and Knack.

Key Performances at a Glance

Dodgers

  • Kyle Tucker: 4-for-5, HR, 3 RBI
  • Max Muncy: 2-for-4, 2 RBI
  • Miguel Rojas: 2-for-5, HR, 1 RBI
  • Freddie Freeman: 2-for-3, 1 RBI
  • Landon Knack (W): 4.0 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K
  • Justin Wrobleski: 3.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K

Reds

  • Sal Stewart: 2-for-4, HR, 1 RBI
  • TJ Friedl: 2-for-3
  • Brady Singer (L): 3.1 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 4 BB, 0 K
  • Luis Mey: 1.2 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K

What's Next for the Reds

Cincinnati will look to bounce back in the next game of this series. After a performance like Thursday's — particularly the kind of early pitching collapse that Singer suffered — the Reds need a starter to go deep into a game and keep the bullpen fresh. Stewart's home run and Friedl's two-hit night show there are hitters in this lineup capable of making noise, but the offense needs more run support across the board than a 2-run output provides.