After taking a weekend series from the Colorado Rockies without Kenley Jansen available, the Los Angeles Dodgers were reunited with their All-Star closer as the road trip rolled into Cincinnati.
But the Reds ensured Jansen remained in the bullpen through the first two games by improving to 6-0 against the Dodgers this season. Heading into Wednesday’s series finale, it stood to reason Jansen would pitch whether it was a save situation or not.
He was not needed to shut the door, as the Dodgers jumped on the Reds and took an 8-1 lead into the bottom of the ninth.