Yamamoto strikes out 10 as Dodgers rout Reds for seventh straight win

The Los Angeles Dodgers crushed the Cincinnati Reds 14-1 to win their seventh straight game. AP News reported that pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out 10 batters and allowed just three hits over seven innings, tying his season best.
Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Kiké Hernández each hit two-run homers to power the offense. The Dodgers scored 13 runs—their most support for Yamamoto all season—as they stay hot without star players Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.
Yamamoto put on a masterclass on the mound. According to AP News, he retired 17 of his first 20 batters—a new career high. He struck out 10 and gave up only three hits while working seven innings, showcasing elite control against the Reds' lineup.
The Dodgers' bats came alive early and often. Betts, Muncy, and Hernández each went deep with two-run shots to build an insurmountable lead. AP News noted this was Yamamoto's strongest run support since July 19, giving him all the cushion he needed.
Los Angeles keeps winning despite missing two key hitters. Ohtani and Freeman remain sidelined, yet the Dodgers have won seven in a row. AP News highlighted that this dominant performance keeps them on track for their 13th NL West title in 14 years, even without their star power fully intact.
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