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The Los Angeles Dodgers (33-19), led by Mookie Betts, visit Elly De La Cruz and the Cincinnati Reds (20-30) at 7:10 PM ET on Friday in a series opener.
The article below will provide you with everything you need to know to watch Los Angeles play Cincinnati.
When is Dodgers vs. Reds and when does it start?
Where to watch Dodgers vs. Reds
The Dodgers and Reds will hit the diamond at Great American Ball Park for this matchup on May 24, and if you want to catch the matchup live, get your tickets now from Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can catch this game live on BSOH.
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Dodgers Stats, Odds & Insights
The Dodgers have a 32-17 record in games they were favored on the moneyline (winning 65.3% of those games).
Los Angeles ranks third in MLB action with 66 home runs. They average 1.3 per game.
The Dodgers’ .430 slugging percentage is third-best in baseball.
Los Angeles has a 3.29 team ERA that ranks fifth across all MLB pitching staffs.
Dodgers pitchers combine for the No. 2 WHIP in baseball (1.109).
Reds Stats, Odds & Insights
The Reds have entered the game as underdogs 30 times this season and won 10, or 33.3%, of those games.
Cincinnati ranks 22nd in Major League Baseball with 45 home runs.
The Reds are 27th in MLB with a slugging percentage of only .355 this season.
Cincinnati has pitched to a 3.97 ERA this season, which ranks 13th in baseball.
The Reds rank 14th in MLB with a combined 1.261 WHIP this season.
Dodgers Starter Recent Performance: James Paxton
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Reds | May 17 | 6.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| at Padres | May 11 | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| vs. Braves | May 5 | 6.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| at Diamondbacks | April 29 | 5.0 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 |
| at Nationals | April 23 | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Reds Starter Recent Performance: Graham Ashcraft
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Dodgers | May 18 | 5.0 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| at Diamondbacks | May 13 | 4.0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | May 8 | 5.0 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| at Padres | May 1 | 6.0 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Rangers | April 26 | 6.1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 0 |
Dodgers Key Players to Watch
The Dodgers will send James Paxton (5-0) to make his ninth start of the season. He is 5-0 with a 2.84 ERA and 24 strikeouts through 44 1/3 innings pitched.
The left-hander last appeared on Saturday against the Cincinnati Reds, when he tossed six innings, allowing three earned runs while giving up seven hits.
The 35-year-old has a 2.84 ERA and 4.9 strikeouts per nine innings in eight games this season, while giving up a batting average of .233 to his opponents.
Betts has been key for Los Angeles with 66 hits, an OBP of .430 plus a slugging percentage of .540.
Shohei Ohtani leads Los Angeles in homers with 13 while also batting a team-best .348 this season.
Freddie Freeman has collected 54 base hits, an OBP of .395 and a slugging percentage of .444 this season.
Reds Key Players to Watch
Graham Ashcraft (3-3) will take the mound for the Reds, his 10th start of the season.
The right-hander last pitched on Sunday, when he gave up three earned runs and allowed three hits in five innings against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
The 26-year-old has an ERA of 4.25 and 7.4 strikeouts per nine innings with an opponent batting average of .263 in nine games this season.
De La Cruz paces the Reds with nine home runs while accumulating a team-high batting average of .254.
Spencer Steer has been productive as he leads his team with 31 RBI.
Tyler Stephenson is hitting .263 with eight doubles, five home runs and 13 walks.
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