Reds vs Dodgers Preview: Can Elly De La Cruz Spark an Upset? | Beatline Reds

☕ **Enjoying the show?** Keep every episode free → https://buymeacoffee.com/beatlinesports The Cincinnati Reds (70-80) host the Los Angeles Dodgers (90-59) for Game Two of their four-game series at Great American Ball Park. Following a 4-1 loss in Game One behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings, the Reds face a critical juncture with key injuries to Spencer Steer and Matt McLain. This preview breaks down the pitching probable, bullpen management strategies, and how Elly De La Cruz's speed might counter LA's disciplined offense. We analyze the impact of the Dodgers' 14th consecutive playoff berth clinch and how it affects their focus against a struggling Reds team. Key topics include Andrew Abbott's potential start, the role of Eugenio Suárez, and the strategic use of the ABS challenge system. We also discuss the defensive implications of missing Michael Toglia and Blake Dunn. The hosts evaluate the Reds' remaining rotation options including Brady Singer and Nick Lodolo, while weighing the reliability of relievers like Tony Santillan and Tejay Antone. Listeners get a concrete prediction for Game Two and insights into how Cincinnati can leverage speed to compete against the NL West leaders. **In this episode:** Series Overview & Pitching Probables · Injuries, Lineup Construction & Bullpen · Keys to Victory & Prediction. More Reds coverage, previews & recaps: https://www.beatlinesports.com/shows/cincinnati-reds/ Full transcript: https://cdn.beatlinesports.com/mlb/cin/2026-09-15/transcript.html cincinnati reds preview, los angeles dodgers vs reds, elly de la cruz stats, tarik skubal pitching, reds injury report 2026, spencer steer il status, matt mclain day to day, eugenio suarez homer, brady singer reds, tony santillan bullpen, nl central standings, mlb september preview #CincinnatiReds #LosAngelesDodgers #MLBPreview #EllyDeLaCruz #BaseballAnalysis #GreatAmericanBallPark #RedBirds #DodgerBlue #SportsPodcast #BeatlineNetwork #MLBPredictions #SeptemberBaseball #NLCentral #PitchingMatchup