It’s the LA Dodgers versus the Cincinnati Reds at Great American Ball Park on September 17, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 12:40 PM ET
- Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati, OH
- TV Channels: Spectrum SportsNet LA, MLB Cincinnati Reds
- Streaming: Reds.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds on September 17, 2026
You can watch the Cincinnati Reds take on the LA Dodgers live on DIRECTV on Reds.TV, Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB Cincinnati Reds on September 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM ET.
LA Dodgers (92-60) at Cincinnati Reds (71-81) — Game Preview
The LA Dodgers (92-60) visit the Cincinnati Reds (71-81) at Great American Ball Park today. Los Angeles carries a 3.65 team ERA into the matchup while Cincinnati sits at a 4.85 mark, the widest split between these two pitching staffs. Freddie Freeman is hitting .293 for the Dodgers with a .370 on-base percentage, while Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz counters with a .286 average and a .521 slugging percentage that stands out even on a Cincinnati roster fighting to stay competitive. Rookie first baseman Sal Stewart has driven in a team-high 108 runs to go with 31 home runs, the clearest power number on the Reds roster this season.
Mookie Betts adds 20 home runs and 62 RBIs of his own for Los Angeles, giving the Dodgers thump from the shortstop spot to go with a .430 slugging percentage. Los Angeles leads its own division and trails the top overall record in the league by just three games, a sharp contrast with Cincinnati, which sits 24 games back in its own division. The Reds are also working with a thin lineup, with regulars Spencer Steer and Michael Toglia both on the injured list heading into today’s game.
Regional Coverage
Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB Cincinnati Reds
Streaming
Reds.TV
League Packages
What Time is the LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds Game Today?
The LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds game starts at 12:40 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds?
You can watch LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds on Reds.TV, your local regional sports network, Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB Cincinnati Reds, and MLB Extra Innings®.
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690)
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661)
Players to Watch: LA Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds
LA Dodgers
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freeman is hitting .293 for the Dodgers with a .370 on-base percentage that has kept him near the top of the order all season. His .444 slugging percentage gives Los Angeles a steady presence in the middle of the lineup.
Mookie Betts — SS. Betts has 20 home runs and 62 RBIs to go with a .250 average, giving the Dodgers thump from the shortstop spot. His .430 slugging percentage shows the power production has carried over even as his role has shifted around the diamond this season.
Teoscar Hernández — LF. Hernández is batting .263 with 15 home runs and 62 RBIs, providing another right-handed bat behind Freeman and Betts in the order. His .333 on-base percentage and .427 slugging mark make him a steady complement in the middle of the Dodgers’ lineup.
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. De La Cruz is hitting .286 with a .521 slugging percentage that stands out even on a Reds roster fighting to stay competitive. His .364 on-base percentage rounds out a shortstop profile that combines everyday contact with real power.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Stewart has driven in a team-high 108 runs to go with 31 home runs, the clearest power number on Cincinnati’s roster this season. He is hitting .269 on the year, adding steady contact to go with the pop that has made him a fixture in the middle of the Reds’ order.
Eugenio Suárez — DH. Suárez has 24 home runs and 68 RBIs this season, adding a veteran power bat behind Stewart and De La Cruz in the middle of the order. His .428 slugging percentage keeps him dangerous even with a .210 average that has fluctuated through the year.
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