The Cincinnati Reds play the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday, September 8 at 10:10 p.m. ET at Dodger Stadium. Nick Lodolo starts for Cincinnati against Tarik Skubal for Los Angeles, in the second game of a series the Dodgers opened with a 6-3 win on Monday.
| First pitch | Tuesday, September 8, 10:10 p.m. ET (7:10 p.m. PT) |
| TV | SportsNet LA (Dodgers market), FanDuel Sports Network Ohio (Reds market), MLB.TV out of market |
| Reds starter | Nick Lodolo, LHP (3-3, 5.08 ERA) |
| Dodgers starter | Tarik Skubal, LHP (8-7, 2.86 ERA) |
| Records | Reds 69-75, Dodgers 87-57 |
| Series | Dodgers lead 1-0 after Monday’s 6-3 win |
What Time Is Reds vs. Dodgers and What Channel?
10:10 p.m. ET, a 7:10 local start in Los Angeles. SportsNet LA in the Dodgers market, FanDuel Sports Network Ohio in Cincinnati, MLB.TV for everyone else. It is the last game on the schedule Tuesday night.
Skubal in Dodger Blue
Tarik Skubal takes the ball for Los Angeles at 8-7 with a 2.86 ERA. The Dodgers are 87-57 and chasing Milwaukee for the National League’s top seed and a first round bye, two games back of the Brewers. Every start from a pitcher of Skubal’s caliber matters in that race, and the Reds are exactly the kind of opponent a contender is supposed to beat.
The Reds Are Playing Out the String
Cincinnati is 69-75 and out of the NL Central race. Nick Lodolo has had a difficult season at 5.08, and the Reds lost the series opener 6-3 on Monday night. There is not much on the line for Cincinnati beyond pride and individual numbers.
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The Bottom Line
10:10 p.m. ET Tuesday at Dodger Stadium, Skubal against Lodolo. Los Angeles is a heavy favorite to go up 2-0 and keep pace with Milwaukee for the top seed.