The Cincinnati Reds travel to Southern California this weekend to take on the LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.
The Cincinnati Reds are off to a slow start, losing their first two series of the season. First, they lost two of three to the World Series champion Braves, and then two of three to the interstate rivals Cleveland.
After losing two of three in their opening series against the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Dodgers swept the Minnesota Twins in a doubleheader, outscoring the opposition 14-2.
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Accessory: Cincinnati Reds vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Date and Time: Saturday, April 16, 10:10 p.m. EDT
Venue of events: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
Cincinnati Reds Preview
Having not won a playoff series since 1995, the Cincinnati Reds owner has come under fire for some of the comments he made this week. He has since apologized.
The Reds lost big hitters last offseason, including Nick Castellanos, Eugenio Suarez and Jessie Winker. In a division as competitive as theirs, they need all the wins they can get. The Reds already lost the first game of this series 9-3.
Cincinnati Reds Key Player – Tyler Stephenson
The 25-year-old catcher finally became a regular on the Reds team in 2021. In 132 games, Stephenson hit 10 home runs and 45 RBIs and finished with a decent .286 average.
“Enjoy this very late video of Tyler Stephenson’s two-run bombshell” – @ATBBTTR
With the departure of some great bats in the Cincinnati Reds lineup, he’ll have more time in the spotlight and, of course, more responsibility. He already has two home runs and six RBIs in 20 at-bats in 2022.
Cincinatti Reds Predicted Lineup
- Jonathan India, 2B
- Tyler Naquin, RF
- Jake Fraley, CF
- Joey Votto, 1B
- Tyler Stephenson, C.
- Aristides Aquino, LF
- Mike Mustakas 3B
- Kyle Granjero, SS
- Colin Moran, DH
Pitcher: Hunter Greene
Los Angeles Dodgers forward
The Dodgers are the favorites of many to take home the division pennant this season. Even though they lost Max Scherzer, who went 7-0 with a 1.98 ERA last season, to the New York Mets, his pitching remains among the best.
The Dodgers’ starter on the mound will be Julio Urías. Last year, the 24-year-old Urias went an astounding 20-3 with an ERA under 2.00. The Dodgers expect great things again from the young man.
“Julio Urias looks SHARP in his first season opener!” – @ TRUE
LA Dodgers Key Player – Freddie Freeman
Freddie Freeman was the Dodgers’ highest-profile offseason addition. Freeman, who played 10 years in Atlanta, signed with the Dodgers for $162 million over six years.
So far in 2022, the 32-year-old is 8-for-26 but is still waiting for his first home run and RBI as a Dodger. This could very well be the game where it happens.
Predicted LA Dodgers lineup
- Mookie apuestas, CF
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Trea Turner, SS
- Max Muncy, DH
- Justin Turner, 3B
- Will Smith, C.
- Chris Taylor, RF
- Cody Bellinger, FL
- Gavin Lux, 2B
Pitcher: Julio Urias
Cincinatti Reds vs LA Dodgers Giants Prediction
Both teams would have liked better starts to the 2022 season. That said, the Dodgers are hands down the better team. It shouldn’t be hard for the Dodgers to get a home win on Saturday, especially after they handily defeated the Reds in Game 1 of the series. Our prediction: Dodgers. 7-4.
Where to watch the Cincinatti Reds vs LA Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
TELEVISION: SPORTS FOX 1
Live broadcast: MLB.TV
Los Angeles Dodgers
TELEVISION: Sportsnet LA
Live broadcast: MLB.TV
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As is always the case with games early in the season, both teams will be looking to set the tone for the upcoming season. It will be a good game to see if the Dodgers can avoid a Reds team that is eager to make an impression.
Edited by Jodi Whisenhunt
