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September 17, 2026 · Great American Ball Park

Los Angeles Dodgers at Cincinnati Reds Game Analysis — September 17, 2026

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Scoring path

Follow the scoring sequence from the first run to the final margin.

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  1. 1
    Supports the analysis

    Tucker homered to right center (401 feet), Freeman scored.

    2–0
  2. 2

    Freeman hit sacrifice fly to center, Freeland scored, Rojas to third.

    3–0
  3. Supports the analysis

    Tucker doubled to center, Rojas scored.

    4–0
  4. 4
    Supports the analysis

    Muncy doubled to right, Freeman scored and Tucker scored, T. Hernández to third.

    6–0

  5. De Paula singled to right, T. Hernández scored, Muncy to third.

    7–0
  6. 7–1

    Stewart homered to right (380 feet).

  7. 9
    Supports the analysis

    Rojas homered to left center (401 feet).

    8–1
  8. 8–2

    Brito grounded out to first, Stewart scored, Banfield to third.

Key observations by inning

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  1. 1–3

    Starting Pitching Performance

    Justin Wrobleski

    Justin Wrobleski retired all nine batters faced over three scoreless and hitless innings with three strikeouts on 32 pitches.

    pitches
    32
    innings appeared
    1–3
  2. 1–4

    Starting Pitching Outing

    Brady Singer

    Brady Singer allowed seven earned runs on nine hits and four walks over 3.1 innings without recording a strikeout across 24 batters faced.

    pitches
    96
    innings appeared
    1–4

    Brady Singer pitch selection by count

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (96 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (96 valid pitches).

    Observed pitch-type mix across 5 count groups (96 valid pitches).
  3. 1–4 · linked

    Player Influence

    Max Muncy

    Max Muncy tallied two hits, a hit-by-pitch, and two RBIs, including a two-run double in the fourth inning.

  4. 1–4

    Pitch Pattern

    Brady Singer

    Brady Singer threw 50 sinkers out of 96 total pitches (52.1%), allowing four hits on the pitch type during his 3.1 innings.

    pitches
    96
    innings appeared
    1–4
  5. 1–7 · linked

    Player Influence

    Freddie Freeman

    Freddie Freeman reached base three times in five plate appearances, going 2-for-3 with a walk, a sacrifice fly, an RBI, and two runs scored.

  6. 1–8 · linked

    Offensive Performance

    Kyle Tucker

    Kyle Tucker went 4-for-5 with a home run, two doubles, three RBIs, and two runs scored, driving run-scoring plays in the first and second innings.

  7. 2–9 · linked

    Player Influence

    Miguel Rojas · Brandon Williamson

    Miguel Rojas went 2-for-5 with two runs scored and a solo home run in the ninth inning.

  8. 4–5

    Inherited Runner Relief

    Luis Mey

    Entering with runners on first and third and one out in the fourth inning, Luis Mey stranded both inherited runners by inducing a strikeout and groundout, followed by a scoreless fifth inning.

    pitches
    21
    innings appeared
    4–5

    Cincinnati Reds pitcher deployment

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent).

    Observed pitching-staff sequence by inning (5 pitchers, 4 subsequent).
  9. 5–8

    Middle-to-late Relief

    Landon Knack

    Landon Knack earned the win by pitching four scoreless relief innings, allowing four hits and zero walks while striking out two on 61 pitches.

    pitches
    61
    innings appeared
    5–8
  10. ▼ 5

    Player Influence

    Hector Rodriguez · Landon Knack

    Hector Rodriguez went 1-for-3 with a two-out triple to center field in the fifth inning.

What this game can—and can’t tell us

LADCINShared

See what the reviewed evidence supports—and where its limits are.

  • Singer never got the game onto his terms

    High

    Singer yielded seven earned runs on nine hits and four walks without a strikeout before being relieved in the fourth inning.

    Evidence

    • Brady Singer · 3.1 IP · 9 H · 7 ER · 0 K · 4 BB · 96 pitches · L
    • Brady Singer · 96 pitches · innings 1–4

    Not implied

    • Does not imply pitching fatigue, injury, or lack of competitive effort.
    • Does not establish managerial decision intent prior to the pitching change.

    Limitations

    • Pitch tracking records alone do not establish pitch execution intent or physical conditioning.
    Cincinnati RedsBrady Singer

  • Wrobleski made the early lead hold its shape

    High

    Wrobleski completed three perfect innings, retiring all nine Cincinnati batters faced without allowing a baserunner.

    Evidence

    • Justin Wrobleski · 3 IP · 0 H · 0 ER · 3 K · 0 BB · 32 pitches
    • Justin Wrobleski · 32 pitches · innings 1–3

    Bottom 1

    • Dane Myers vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Elly De La Cruz vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Sal Stewart vs Justin Wrobleski

    Bottom 2

    • Tyler Stephenson vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Juan Brito vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Matt McLain vs Justin Wrobleski

    Bottom 3

    • Hector Rodriguez vs Justin Wrobleski
    • Ke'Bryan Hayes vs Justin Wrobleski
    • TJ Friedl vs Justin Wrobleski

    Not implied

    • Does not imply reason for removal or season-long dominance.
    • Does not establish pitch-design deception intent.

    Limitations

    • Limited to the first three innings before being replaced in the fourth.
    Los Angeles DodgersJustin Wrobleski

  • Tucker kept turning openings into runs

    High

    Tucker recorded four hits, including three extra-base hits and three RBIs, contributing directly to Los Angeles's early scoring.

    Evidence

    • Kyle Tucker · 4-for-5 · 1 HR

    Top 1

    • Kyle Tucker vs Brady Singer

    Top 5

    • Kyle Tucker vs Luis Mey

    Top 8

    • Kyle Tucker vs Brandon Williamson

    Top 1

    • Tucker homered to right center (401 feet), Freeman scored.

    Top 2

    • Tucker doubled to center, Rojas scored.

    Not implied

    • Does not imply pregame tactical design or season-long batting profile.
    • Does not imply intent or predictive performance beyond this contest.

    Limitations

    • Does not generalize to Tucker's full season performance or future games.
    Los Angeles DodgersKyle Tucker

  • Mey fixed the inning, not the problem

    Medium

    Mey prevented both inherited runners from scoring in the fourth inning and completed 1.2 scoreless innings.

    Evidence

    • Luis Mey · 1.2 IP · 1 H · 0 ER · 2 K · 0 BB · 21 pitches

    Top 4

    • Hunter Feduccia vs Luis Mey
    • Alex Freeland vs Luis Mey

    Top 5

    • Miguel Rojas vs Luis Mey
    • Tommy Edman vs Luis Mey
    • Freddie Freeman vs Luis Mey
    • Kyle Tucker vs Luis Mey
    • Base/out transitions · Top 4
    • Base/out transitions · Top 5
    • Luis Mey · bullpen · 21 pitches · innings 4–5
    • Luis Mey · 21 pitches · innings 4–5

    Not implied

    • Does not imply long-term leverage role or sustainable strikeout rates.
    • Does not imply private tactical preparation or intent.

    Limitations

    • Does not imply pregame managerial bullpen planning or pitch tunneling design.
    Cincinnati RedsLuis Mey

  • Knack took the middle innings off Cincinnati's hands

    High

    Knack provided four shutout relief innings with zero walks to secure the win.

    Evidence

    • Landon Knack · 4 IP · 4 H · 0 ER · 2 K · 0 BB · 61 pitches · W
    • Landon Knack · bullpen · 61 pitches · innings 5–8
    • Landon Knack · 61 pitches · innings 5–8

    Not implied

    • Does not imply Knack's permanent bullpen role or pitch-by-pitch deception intent.
    • Does not imply managerial strategy beyond the observed multi-inning deployment.

    Limitations

    • Does not describe tactical instructions or future bullpen roles.
    Los Angeles DodgersLandon Knack