The Dodgers delivered a comprehensive victory over the Reds on Wednesday, winning 14-1 in a regular-season MLB match at their home ground. The final scoreline reflected a dominant performance from the hosts, who took control early and never looked back.
It was a stark contrast to their recent encounters. The Dodgers had won both meetings against the Reds over the weekend, 3-2 and 6-3, but this time the margin was something else entirely. To be fair, the Reds have not been the same side since those earlier games.
Looking at the context, the Dodgers have been in fine form. They've won five straight, including victories over the Nationals and the Reds. By then, they're in control of the tie and building momentum heading into the final stretch.
The Reds, meanwhile, have been inconsistent. Their last five games show three losses and two wins, with some high-scoring affairs against the Brewers. They're weighing up a move to stabilise their campaign after this heavy defeat.
What stands out is not just the score but the pattern. The Dodgers can spring a surprise when they click, and on this occasion everything came together. The heat took the sting out of it quickly, and the Reds were left flat-footed from the outset.
This result extends the Dodgers' winning run to five games while ending a brief positive spell for the visitors. The gap between the two sides on the current wave of results is widening, and the table will reflect that difference.