Reds vs Dodgers Preview: Can Elly De La Cruz Keep the Streak Alive? | Beatline Reds

☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Cincinnati Reds (71-81) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (92-60) in Game Four of their series, aiming to prevent a sweep after Elly De La Cruz's two-run homer sparked a 6-2 victory in Game Three. The Dodgers hold the NL West lead, while Cincinnati battles severe injuries including Spencer Steer, Hunter Greene, and Dalton Rushing on the IL. Key players discussed include Elly De La Cruz, Andrew Abbott, Brady Singer, Tejay Antone, Tony Santillan, Eugenio Suarez, and Ke'Bryan Hayes. Topics cover pitching probables, bullpen management, injury impacts, and the ABS challenge system's strategic implications for both clubs. The Reds must generate early offense to counter the Dodgers' dominant pitching, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto's recent seven-inning shutout performance. Defensive stability and platoon splits will be critical factors as Cincinnati fights for pride and momentum in the final stretch of the 2026 MLB season. **In this episode:** Pitching Matchups and Rotation Depth · Lineup Gaps and Bullpen Strategy · Keys to Victory and Final Prediction. More Reds coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/cincinnati-reds/ Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/cin/2026-09-17/transcript.html cincinnati reds preview, los angeles dodgers vs reds, elly de la cruz home run, mlb nl west race, redes injury report 2026, andrew abbott pitching, tony santillan bullpen, elias diaz il status, yoshinobu yamamoto stats, redes vs dodgers game 4, mlb playoff implications, brady singer probable, ken griffin front office, great american ball park, mlb abs challenge system #RedsBaseball #DodgersNation #MLBPreview #EllyDeLaCruz #NLWest #GreatAmericanBallPark #CincinnatiSports #LosAngelesSports #BaseballAnalysis #MLBPredictions #RedsFamily #DodgerBlue #SeptemberBaseball #BeatlinePodcast