The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds 10-5, led by 2 HRs by Shohei Ohtani. Colin Cowherd asks if the Dodgers’ bats can overcome their bullpen’s struggles.

The Dodgers sweep their best-of-three wild-card series with the Cincinnati Reds with an 8-4 win in Game 2 that sets up an NLDS showdown with the Phillies.

Only one team has advanced through the wild card round in the MLB playoffs: the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers. Los Angeles made quick work of the Cinci

Tanner Scott has been shaky in the closer role, Blake Treinen had a rough September, and the Dodgers needed three relievers in Game 1 vs. the Reds to finish an inning that started with an eight-run lead. The bullpen has been a weakness all season and could prove to be what topples a star-studded roster.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ bullpen was that shaky. The Reds’ rotation has that much promise on paper. The Reds’ lineup created enough opportunities. But issues that have been highlighted all season caught up to the Reds again in a few different ways. The Dodgers beat the Reds, 8-4, in Game 2 on Wednesday and ended Cincinnati’s season.

The Los Angeles Dodgers made quick work of the Cincinnati Reds in their National League wild-card series as they cruised to a 8-4 victory in Game 2 thanks to big nights from Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto. Next up for the defending World Series champions is a date with the Philadelphia Phillies in what should be must-see TV.

The Los Angeles Dodgers are scheduled to host the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game postseason series that begins on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at Dodger Stadium, with the first pitch set for 9:08 p.m. ET. Date: Tuesday, Sept. 30

The Japanese rookie and his 100 mph fastball provides an antidote to the team’s normal bullpen terror while finishing off their two-game sweep of the Reds.