The Los Angeles Dodgers face the Cincinnati Reds in a three-game series at Great American Ball Park, with the first game starting Tuesday at 6:40 p.m. Here's what you need to know:

Game Details:

• Location: Great American Ball Park, Cincinnati
• Series Schedule: Games at 6:40 p.m. (Tue/Wed) and 12:35 p.m. (Thu)

Team Status:

• Dodgers (40-25, 20-13 road) - Leading NL West by 0.5 games
• Reds (23-43, 12-20 home) - 14 games back in NL Central

Pitching Matchup:

• Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (8-0, 1.42 ERA, 60 K)
• Reds: Tyler Mahle (2-5, 4.46 ERA, 86 K)

Recent Performance:

• Gonsolin: Last start - 6.1 IP, 0 runs, 1 hit, 9 K
• Mahle: Last start - 9 IP, 0 runs, 3 hits, 12 K

Betting Outlook:

• Dodgers favored by 1.5 runs in all three games
• Recent Form: Dodgers (5-5 last 10), Reds (3-7 last 10)
• Best Bet: Dodgers to cover the spread

Analysis: Despite the Reds' home advantage, the Dodgers' superior record and Gonsolin's perfect season make them clear favorites. While the Reds could keep games close with strong pitching, the Dodgers' consistency and offensive power give them the edge in this series.

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