"You start walking people in that lineup, and you're asking for trouble," Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona said.

On Wednesday at Dodger Stadium, the Los Angeles Dodgers, who currently have a 1-0 advantage, continue their three-game postseason series against the Cincinnati Reds. First pitch is scheduled for 9:08 p.m. ET. Date: Wednesday, Oct. 1

The Cincinnati Reds are staring at elimination, while the Los Angeles Dodgers are one win away from advancing to the NL Division Series.

With a game of playoff experience under their belts, the Cincinnati Reds are in familiar territory, facing elimination in Game 2.

Four Cincinnati Reds players have been nominated for the All-MLB Team for their performance in the 2025 season: Hunter Greene, Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, and Emilio Pagán.

The NL Wild Card Series on Wednesday, Oct. 1 at 9:08 p.m. ET will see the Los Angeles Dodgers meet the Cincinnati Reds live from Dodger Stadium, and airing on ESPN. Tickets for Game 2 of the Dodgers vs. Reds playoff series are still available on StubHub.

Cincinnati has a few young superstars, but the team was average in run scoring and run prevention this season.

The Cincinnati Reds now turn their sights to the Wild Card Series in Los Angeles against the Dodgers. This year, the Dodgers have been anything but kind to the Reds. Los Angeles took 5-of-6 in the season series over Cincinnati. The lone Reds win happened at Great American Ballpark on July 30th.