Cody Bellinger hit the last of Los Angeles’ four homers, Rich Hill stuck out a season-high 10 and the Dodgers won their fourth in a row Friday night, 6-0 over the Cincinnati Reds. The teams play again Saturday afternoon with pregame from Great American Ball Park at 2:40 on News Radio 95.3 FM/1230 AM WHOP.
Elsewhere in the National League: Max Fried allowed two hits in six scoreless innings, Dansby Swanson hit a drought-breaking, three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 12-8 in a matchup of second-place teams. The teams play again at Sun Trust Park Saturday night.
The Chicago Cubs scored 11 times in their last three at bats to down the Washington Nationals 14-6 Friday night. The teams face off Saturday evening at Nationals Park.
Interleague: The Texas Rangers had a seven run second inning and downed the St. Louis Cardinals 7-3 for their third straight win. The teams meet again in Arlington Saturday afternoon.