Continuing his late-season dominance, Max Scherzer threw seven shutout innings to lead the Dodgers past the Reds 5-1 in the second contest of a three-game set in Cincinnati.
After Sunday’s affair, 13 games remain on the Dodgers’ regular-season schedule.
Gavin Lux continued his clutch hitting for the Dodgers, contributing the game’s biggest offensive blow in the fifth inning. After a Justin Turner double to left and an infield single by Chris Taylor, Lux roped a triple to right to clear the bases.
Austin Barnes drove in Lux one batter later on a fielder’s choice grounder to extend the lead to 3-0.