The Cincinnati Reds open the 2025 National League Wild Card Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium after earning the last spot in the MLB Playoffs on Sept 28.

Reds ace Hunter Greene will face Dodgers Ace Blake Snell in the opener of a best-of-three series to move on the the National League Divisional Series.

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Greene is going to pitch in his hometown on his regular rest after not being used in the final series of the season against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Reds pitcher Nick Lodolo will not be available in his normal spot in the rotation due to him being used in a relief role to secure the Sept. 28 victory against the Brewers.

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Here’s everything you need to know:

How to watch Reds vs. Dodgers in MLB playoffs

The Reds vs. Dodgers NL Wild-Card game will be on ESPN. First pitch is scheduled for 9:08 p.m. ET.

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Who will pitch for Reds vs. Dodgers?

Reds ace Hunter Greene will face Blake Snell in Game 1 of the best-of-three series.

Reds postseason gear

The Reds “October Baseball” shirts worn in the celebration while clinching the postseason in Milwaukee are available online.

Gavin Lux faces Dodgers in playoffs

Gavin Lux faced his old teammates earlier in the year and received his World Series ring. But that doesn’t mean he’s not ready to challenge the defending champions.

“I’d be excited anywhere it was, but I think it’s cool that I get to go back there and hopefully knock them out,” said Lux, who is now 7-for-7 in making the playoffs in a seven-year big-league career spent entirely with the Dodgers until the trade.

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