New Delhi, Oct. 2 -- The Los Angeles Dodgers sealed their place in the National League Division Series (NLDS) with a commanding 8-4 victory over the Cincinnati Reds on Wednesday. They completed a sweep in their NL Wild Card series with the win. Fueled by standout performances from Mookie Betts and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, the Dodgers showcased their championship pedigree in a dramatic night of MLB postseason action.

The defending World Series champions now face the Philadelphia Phillies, with Game 1 scheduled for Saturday in Philadelphia.

Mookie Betts, who has faced challenges this season, delivered a career-defining performance, racking up four hits and three RBIs, including three doubles that flipped the game in LA's favor.

On the other h...