The Dodgers avoided an embarrassing season sweep by the Reds and salvaged a 8-1 win at the Great American Ball Park on Wednesday afternoon. The offense came alive, going 4-for-12 with runners in scoring position.
Ross Stripling hadn’t made a start in over a month, and his rust was apparent right away in a 21-pitch first inning. Yasmani Grandal threw out Scott Schebler at second on a steal attempt, and that would turn out to be an important out. Jose Peraza hit a home run in the next at-bat, giving the Reds an early 1-0 lead.