It’s the Cincinnati Reds versus the LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on September 8, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 10:10 PM ET
- Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA
- TV Channels: MLB Cincinnati Reds, Spectrum SportsNet LA
- Streaming: Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV, Reds.TV
- League Package: MLB Extra Innings®
How to Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers on September 8, 2026
You can watch the LA Dodgers take on the Cincinnati Reds live on DIRECTV on Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV, Reds.TV, MLB Cincinnati Reds and Spectrum SportsNet LA on September 8, 2026 at 10:10 PM ET.
Cincinnati Reds (69-75) at LA Dodgers (87-57) — Game Preview
The Cincinnati Reds (69-75) head into Dodger Stadium to face the LA Dodgers (87-57) with the two clubs pointed in very different directions this September. The Dodgers sit atop the NL West while the Reds trail the NL Central by 19.5 games, and the season-long numbers on both sides back up that gap: Los Angeles is hitting .256 as a team with a 3.70 ERA while Cincinnati sits at .230 with a 4.67 mark. Shohei Ohtani has been the focal point of that Dodgers lineup, hitting .277 with 30 home runs and 80 RBIs from the middle of the order. Freddie Freeman has done his part too, hitting .299 with a .378 on-base percentage that has kept the top of the order churning all summer.
Cincinnati counters with Elly De La Cruz, who is hitting .281 with a .498 slugging percentage that makes him a threat every time he reaches the plate. Sal Stewart has provided the power behind him, driving in 107 runs to go with 31 home runs even as the Reds’ season has slipped away. Cincinnati’s postseason hopes are effectively finished at 19.5 games back while the Dodgers arrive with the division already wrapped up and bigger goals in mind.
Regional Coverage
MLB Cincinnati Reds, Spectrum SportsNet LA
Streaming
Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV, Reds.TV
League Packages
What Time is the Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers Game Today?
The Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers game starts at 10:10 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers?
You can watch Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers on Cincinnati Reds – MLB.TV, Los Angeles Dodgers – MLB.TV, Reds.TV, your local regional sports network, MLB Cincinnati Reds, Spectrum SportsNet LA and MLB Extra Innings®.
Cincinnati Reds Channel on DIRECTV
Cincinnati Reds games are available on MLB Cincinnati Reds (Channel 661).
LA Dodgers Channel on DIRECTV
LA Dodgers games are available on Spectrum SportsNet LA (Channel 690).
Players to Watch: Cincinnati Reds vs. LA Dodgers
Cincinnati Reds
Elly De La Cruz — SS. Elly De La Cruz plays shortstop for Cincinnati and is hitting .281 with a .498 slugging percentage, numbers that stand out in a lineup that has struggled to score consistently. His .361 on-base percentage means he reaches base at a healthy clip even when the power cools off. He remains the player Dodgers pitching will need a plan for every time he steps to the plate tonight.
Sal Stewart — 1B. Sal Stewart has become the Reds’ primary power source at first base, driving in 107 runs to go with 31 home runs this season. His .266 batting average shows he is doing more than just hunting home runs, staying disciplined enough to keep his average respectable. With Cincinnati’s season winding down, Stewart’s bat is one of the few reasons to keep watching.
Tyler Stephenson — C. Behind the plate, Tyler Stephenson is hitting .246 with a .327 on-base percentage and 15 home runs, a steady complement to the power bats ahead of him in the order. His .421 slugging percentage shows he can do damage when he connects, not just work counts. He gives the Reds lineup length even on nights when the top of the order goes quiet.
LA Dodgers
Freddie Freeman — 1B. Freddie Freeman anchors the middle of the Dodgers order, hitting .299 with a .378 on-base percentage that has made him a consistent presence in this lineup all season. His .457 slugging percentage adds pop to go with the average, giving Los Angeles length at the top of the order. Reds pitching will have its hands full trying to keep him off base.
Shohei Ohtani — DH. Shohei Ohtani brings 30 home runs and 80 RBIs into tonight’s game, numbers that make him the centerpiece of the Dodgers offense as the designated hitter. He is hitting .277 on the season, showing the power has not come at the expense of contact. A mistake pitch against him tonight could leave the yard in a hurry.
Mookie Betts — SS. Mookie Betts is hitting .246 with 18 home runs and 58 RBIs while manning shortstop for a Dodgers team that has the NL West locked up. His .423 slugging percentage shows the extra-base pop is still there even in a down average season. He gives Los Angeles a veteran presence at the top of a lineup built for a deep October run.
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