Sun Aug 31 04:00:00 UTC 2025: **Dodgers Extend Winning Streak, Kershaw Ties All-Time Wins Mark**
**LOS ANGELES –** Clayton Kershaw pitched a strong five innings, allowing just one run, as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Cincinnati Reds 6-3 on Tuesday night, securing their third consecutive victory. The win keeps the Dodgers’ lead in the NL West at one game, with the San Diego Padres also winning their matchup against the Seattle Mariners.
Kershaw (9-2) delivered a vintage performance, surrendering only two hits and striking out six, earning his 221st career win. This achievement ties him with Max Scherzer and Joe Niekro for 76th place on the all-time MLB wins list. Tanner Scott closed out the game, securing his 20th save of the season.
The Dodgers offense exploded in the sixth inning, plating four runs to extend their lead to 6-1. Will Smith ignited the rally with a leadoff home run off Reds reliever Brent Suter. Miguel Rojas added a crucial pinch-hit two-run double, and Shohei Ohtani contributed an RBI single.
Reds starter Nick Martinez (10-10) struggled, allowing four runs on seven hits over 5 1/3 innings. Cincinnati’s offense was limited to a two-run homer by Austin Hays and an RBI groundout by Miguel Andújar.
Dodgers infielder Kiké Hernández, making his first start since returning from the injured list, played a pivotal role. He went 2-for-3 with a run scored and was also involved in a game-ending double play. His sacrifice fly in the fourth inning gave the Dodgers the lead for good.
Looking ahead, the Reds will send LHP Nick Lodolo (8-6, 3.05 ERA) to the mound for Wednesday’s series finale. He will face Dodgers RHP Shohei Ohtani (0-1, 4.61 ERA), who is scheduled to pitch five innings on what promises to be a memorable “bobblehead night” in Los Angeles.
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