Los Angeles defeated Cincinnati 5-1 as Shohei Ohtani struck out nine and logged five innings, helping the Dodgers complete a sweep and improve to 77-57. Freddie Freeman missed the game with a stinger in his neck/shoulder and was out on Wednesday, though the injury is not expected to be long-term. Alex Call left Tuesday's game early with a back ailment that could prompt an IL stint, according to manager Dave Roberts. A key reliever revealed he nearly retired before joining the Dodgers, played an integral role in last year's World Series run, and has become a bullpen staple this season.
The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cincinnati Reds, 5-1, on Wednesday night behind Shohei Ohtani's most strikeouts in a game this season (9), and most innings pitched as a Dodger (5). LA improved to 77-57 on the year as they swept the Reds. In other news, Freddie Freeman was absent for the eventual victory as he is dealing with a stinger in his neck/shoulder area. The injury kept him out on Wednesday, but isn't expected to be a long-term issue.
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