CINCINNATI — The Queen City is not known for its hot springs, mineral baths or restorative cures – unless you have deep, unfounded faith in the healing powers of Skyline chili. But a three-day visit was very therapeutic for the Dodgers’ hitters.
The Dodgers hit a season-high five home runs – one each from Freddie Freeman, Cody Bellinger, Max Muncy, Trayce Thompson and Will Smith – as they completed a three-game sweep of the Cincinnati Reds with a 10-5 victory Thursday afternoon at Great American Ball Park.
The Dodgers scored 26 runs in the three-game series after averaging just 3 ½ runs per game through their first 16 games this month. Through Sunday, only the Angels and Tigers had scored fewer runs this month than the Dodgers, who were batting .234 and struggling mightily in clutch situations.
