Against Dodgers star pitcher Tarik Skubal, De La Cruz hit a massive two-run homer in the third inning to tie up the game for Cincinnati.

Hernandez was thrown out at home plate in an attempt at an inside-the-park home run in the third inning in a sign that he believes anything is possible.

Our Reds vs. Dodgers predictions and MLB picks are backing Los Angeles to cover the Run Line thanks to an offensive explosion against Nick Lodolo.

Shohei Ohtani is absent from the lineup for Tuesday’s showdown against the Reds. Tommy Edman moves up to the leadoff spot with Freddie Freeman getting off his feet at DH while Enrique Hernández covers first base.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have reached the point of the season where protecting their biggest stars matters almost as much as winning the games in front of them.