⚾ MLB Lead Story · Los Angeles
YAMAMOTO MOWS 'EM DOWN AS DODGERS DEMOLISH REDS, 14–1
LA's ace throws 7 dominant innings, fans 10, as the Dodgers drop a touchdown on Cincinnati
By The Daily Dribble Staff | Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto was absolutely electric at Dodger Stadium — 7 innings, 1 earned run, just 3 hits, and 10 strikeouts!
Yoshinobu Yamamoto reminded everyone last night why the Los Angeles Dodgers are one of baseball's elite teams, spinning 7 brilliant innings against the Cincinnati Reds in a massive 14–1 blowout victory. Yamamoto allowed just 3 hits and 1 earned run while piling up an incredible 10 strikeouts. That's 10 batters who walked back to the dugout shaking their heads!
The Dodgers didn't just win — they put up a crooked number of 14 runs, making it a true laugher by the late innings. With that win, Los Angeles improves to 89–57 on the season, keeping a firm grip on first place in the NL West with a 16-game lead. The Reds, meanwhile, fall to 69–77 and are 4 games back in the NL Central wild-card race — this one stung.
The Dodgers are rolling at exactly the right time of year, with the playoffs just weeks away. If Yamamoto keeps pitching like this, opposing hitters better start practicing those strikeout walks now!
⚾ MLB Scores — Wednesday, September 9
It was a HUGE Wednesday in baseball with 15 games on the schedule. Merrill was a monster in San Diego (4-for-5, 2 HRs, 6 RBI!), the Mets survived a wild 15–14 slugfest in Miami, and the Phillies hammered the Astros 11–7. Plus, the Phillies (82-64) and Brewers (91-56) are both looking very postseason ready!
| Away |
Home |
Score |
Top Performer |
| Twins |
Tigers 🏆 |
7–2 |
J. Bell: 2-4, HR, RBI, R |
| Blue Jays |
Athletics 🏆 |
2–0 |
H. Bolte: 1-4, HR, RBI, R, 2 K |
| Cardinals |
Giants 🏆 |
7–6 |
L. Bernal: 1-4, HR, 3 RBI, R |
| Rangers |
Mariners 🏆 |
3–2 |
C. Seager: 2-4, HR, RBI, R, K |
| Nationals |
Padres 🏆 |
9–2 |
J. Merrill: 4-5, 2 HR, 3B, 6 RBI, 2 R |
| Guardians |
Orioles 🏆 |
9–5 |
C. DeLauter: 2-5, HR, 2 RBI, R |
| Astros |
Phillies 🏆 |
11–7 |
C. Smith: 2-4, HR, 2 RBI, 2 R |
| Mets 🏆 |
Marlins |
15–14 |
C. Morel: 3-4, HR, 2B, 3 RBI, 3 R, K |
| Angels 🏆 |
Red Sox |
6–4 |
D. Guzman: 3-4, HR, RBI, 2 R |
| Rockies |
Yankees 🏆 |
6–1 |
L. Garcia Jr.: 2-4, HR, 2B, RBI, 2 R, 2 K |
| Rays 🏆 |
Braves |
7–2 |
V. Mesa Jr.: 2-3, HR, RBI, 2 R, BB |
| Diamondbacks |
Royals 🏆 |
5–2 |
B. Witt Jr.: 2-4, HR, 3 RBI, R |
| Cubs |
Brewers 🏆 |
8–6 |
W. Contreras: 2-3, HR, 3 RBI, 2 R, BB, K |
| Pirates 🏆 |
White Sox |
4–2 |
E. Valdez: 1-2, HR, RBI, R, BB |
| Reds |
Dodgers 🏆 |
14–1 |
Y. Yamamoto: 7.0 IP, 1 ER, 3 H, 10 K, BB |
🏈 NFL Week 1 Kickoff!
THE NFL IS OFFICIALLY BACK, JACOB! 🎉 Wednesday's opener had the Seattle Seahawks edging the New England Patriots 13–10. Seahawks QB Dru Lock was steady, going 16-for-22 for 187 yards and a touchdown. New England's run game couldn't get going enough — J. Price had 10 carries for only 52 yards. Seattle improves to 1–0 and stands alone atop the NFC West. Tons more games to come as the full Week 1 slate rolls out!
| Away |
Home |
Score |
Key Stats |
| Patriots |
Seahawks 🏆 |
13–10 |
D. Lock: 16/22, 187 YDS, 1 TD |
⚽ UEFA Champions League Results
Wednesday was a BIG night in the Champions League! Barcelona absolutely torched Feyenoord 5–1 — Barça looks like a serious title contender this year. PSG also rolled in a 6–1 blowout over Slovan Bratislava, making it clear that the French giants mean business. Liverpool edged Atlético Madrid 2–1 in a tense match at Anfield, and Arsenal got a gritty 1–0 win away at Napoli. Sporting CP and Stuttgart also picked up home victories!
| Away |
Home |
Score |
| Feyenoord |
Barcelona 🏆 |
5–1 |
| Viking FK |
Stuttgart 🏆 |
3–1 |
| Atlético |
Liverpool 🏆 |
2–1 |
| Arsenal 🏆 |
Napoli |
1–0 |
| S Bratislava |
PSG 🏆 |
6–1 |
| Galatasaray |
Sporting CP 🏆 |
3–1 |
⚽ MLS Results
MLS had a PACKED Wednesday with 14 games! Philadelphia Union crushed Cincinnati 5–0 in the biggest win of the night. Vancouver humiliated the LA Galaxy 3–0. Orlando City pulled off a road win over Atlanta 3–2, and San Jose got a surprise 3–2 win at San Diego FC. There were also two draws — Colorado and Austin tied 1–1, and Miami and Chicago played to a 1–1 draw.
| Away |
Home |
Score |
| Orlando 🏆 |
Atlanta |
3–2 |
| Charlotte 🏆 |
CF Montréal |
2–1 |
| Columbus |
D.C. United 🏆 |
2–1 |
| Nashville |
Toronto 🏆 |
2–1 |
| Cincinnati |
Philadelphia 🏆 |
5–0 |
| New England 🏆 |
NYCFC |
2–1 |
| Colorado |
Austin |
1–1 (Draw) |
| Miami |
Chicago |
1–1 (Draw) |
| Salt Lake |
Houston 🏆 |
2–1 |
| Dallas 🏆 |
Minnesota |
2–1 |
| Red Bull NY |
LAFC 🏆 |
2–0 |
| St. Louis |
Portland |
2–2 (Draw) |
| San Jose 🏆 |
San Diego |
3–2 |
| LA Galaxy |
Vancouver 🏆 |
3–0 |
🛋️ Offseason Watch
🏀 NBA
The NBA regular season is done! The playoffs may have just wrapped up too — teams like the Thunder (64-18), Spurs (62-20), and Pistons (60-22) had monster years. Keep an eye out for offseason moves, trades, and the NBA Draft as teams rebuild for next season!
🏀 College Basketball
College hoops season doesn't tip off until November, so the hardwood is quiet for now. Teams are in fall practice mode and coaches are filling out their rosters. March Madness feels far away — but it'll be here before you know it!
📊 By the Numbers
MLB games yesterday15
Yamamoto strikeouts10 🔥
Merrill RBI (SD)6 💥
Mets–Marlins combined runs29
Dodgers' NL West lead (GB)16.0
Brewers' NL Central lead (GB)17.5
Rays' AL East lead (GB)14.5
Barcelona UCL margin5–1 🔥
MLS games yesterday14
Philly Union goals (MLS)5–0 💪
NFL Week 1 games played1
Seahawks record (NFL)1–0 ✅
⚾ MLB: AL East
| Team | W | L |
|---|
| Rays | 87 | 58 |
| Yankees | 83 | 62 |
| Red Sox | 80 | 67 |
| Blue Jays | 73 | 74 |
| Orioles | 71 | 76 |
⚾ MLB: AL Central
| Team | W | L |
|---|
| White Sox | 75 | 70 |
| Guardians | 74 | 73 |
| Twins | 69 | 77 |
| Tigers | 67 | 79 |
| Royals | 65 | 82 |
⚾ MLB: AL West
| Team | W | L |
|---|
| Astros | 74 | 72 |
| Rangers | 72 | 74 |
| Mariners | 68 | 78 |
| Athletics | 59 | 88 |
| Angels | 56 | 90 |
⚾ MLB: NL East
| Team | W | L |
|---|
| Braves | 85 | 61 |
| Phillies | 82 | 64 |
| Marlins | 72 | 75 |
| Mets | 68 | 78 |
| Nationals | 67 | 81 |
⚾ MLB: NL Central
| Team | W | L |
|---|
| Brewers | 91 | 56 |
| Cubs | 81 | 66 |
| Pirates | 73 | 73 |
| Cardinals | 72 | 75 |
| Reds | 69 | 77 |
⚾ MLB: NL West
| Team | W | L |
|---|
| Dodgers | 89 | 57 |
| Padres | 78 | 68 |
| Diamondbacks | 78 | 69 |
| Giants | 62 | 85 |
| Rockies | 55 | 90 |
🏈 NFL Early Standings
Week 1 just started — most teams are 0-0!
| Division | Team | W-L |
|---|
| NFC West | Seahawks | 1–0 |
| AFC East | Patriots | 0–1 |
| All other teams: 0–0 |
🏀 NBA Final Standings Snapshot
Season over — top teams from each division:
| Team | W-L |
|---|
| Thunder ⚡ | 64–18 |
| Spurs | 62–20 |
| Pistons | 60–22 |
| Celtics | 56–26 |
| Nuggets | 54–28 |
| Lakers | 53–29 |
🧠 Trivia Time!
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How many strikeouts did Yoshinobu Yamamoto rack up against the Reds on Wednesday?
▶ Answer: 10 strikeouts in 7 innings!
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Jackson Merrill had a monster game for the Padres — how many RBI did he drive in?
▶ Answer: 6 RBI on a 4-for-5 night with 2 home runs and a triple!
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Which NBA team finished with the best record in the entire league this past season?
▶ Answer: The Oklahoma City Thunder at 64–18!