The Dodgers defeated the Reds 4-1 on September 14. That marked their ninth consecutive win over Cincinnati. It also secured a postseason spot. Los Angeles has now qualified for the postseason 14 years straight. That matches a Major League Baseball record.

The following game will be played on September 15. Yoshinobu Yamamoto gets the ball for Los Angeles. He goes against Rhett Lowder. Josue De Paula leads off for the Dodgers. The club had already secured its spot the day before. Blake Snell is also expected to pitch during the series.