Reds at Dodgers in NL Wild Card Game 1 pits Hunter Greene, making his first playoff start in his hometown, against Blake Snell, who most recently no-hit Cincinnati in 2024. Cincinnati’s lineup features De La Cruz, Marte, and Edman, while Los Angeles counters with Ohtani, Betts, Freeman, and a deep, versatile roster. In a one-game sprint, fantasy angles hinge on Greene’s poise, Snell’s form, and how the Dodgers’ power and depth translate to a high-leverage night.

Expect bullpen leverage to decide late runs and for each side to gamble on contact and speed at key spots. For fantasy and betting, prioritize Greene’s upside as a dynamic rookie in a playoff environment and Snell’s strikeout potential, while weighing Dodgers’ mid-order contributors for multi-hit, multi-RBI nights. The result could set the tone for the Reds’ postseason run and the Dodgers’ title chances.

Cincinnati clinched a playoff berth on the season’s final day, a historic finish propelled by Francona’s return and a deadline-driven roster boost that sparked a late surge toward the NL Wild Card against the Dodgers.

Fantasy angles emerge as De La Cruz and Marte provide speed and pop, Littell and Martinez stabilize the bullpen, and Andujar and Hayes add depth. The Mets’ fade and Dodgers’ pedigree set the stage for a high-stakes sprint in Los Angeles.

Cincinnati hung a six-run third to turn a tense game, then held on as Sal Stewart and Miguel Andújar sparked the rally with an RBI single and a run-scoring double; Noelvi Marte started the inning and the Reds never looked back.

Andrew Abbott steadied, Emilio Pagán closed for his 32nd save, and Cincinnati moved within one win or a Mets loss of the NL third wild-card as the teams prepare for Sunday’s finale and a potential clash with the Dodgers.

Cincinnati rode timely hits from Miguel Andujar and Gavin Lux to a 3-1 win at Milwaukee, grabbing key playoff leverage as Littell shined through 4.2 innings and a shutdown bullpen closed it out. The result puts the Reds back in the thick of the race and gives them control of their destiny with two games left.

Meanwhile, a Mets loss to the Marlins created a two-team tie in the NL standings, with Cincinnati owning the tiebreaker. Milwaukee still chases home-field advantage, but Cincinnati’s late-season resilience keeps their hopes alive as the stretch run intensifies.