{
  "id": 7957072,
  "title": "Dodgers news: Blake Treinen dismisses 'magic number' talk after loss to Reds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/dodgers-news-blake-treinen-dismisses-magic-number-talk-after-loss-to",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-17T05:25:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/dodgers-news-blake-treinen-dismisses-052507332.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Dodgers' magic number was one heading into Wednesday night's game against the Cincinnati Reds, which would have secured them a spot in the NL West pennant race. However, the team fell short, losing 6-2, while the Reds' upcoming game against the San Diego Padres put them over the top at 9-3. Despite the loss, reliever Blake Treinen dismissed discussions about the magic number, stating that it was the last thing on his mind. Treinen emphasized that the team was focused on being their best selves, rather than dwelling on external factors. He recounted past experiences where the outcome hinged on the final moments, but this time, the Dodgers are just fine-tuning their performance and preparing for their next challenge.",
  "summary": "Heading into Wednesday night’s game against the Cincinnati Reds, the “magic number” for the Los Angeles Dodgers was one , with either their own win or a San Diego Padres loss punching their ticket to another NL West pennant. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, as after Blake Snell’s start was limited to one inning , the Dodgers lost 6-2, and the […] The post Dodgers news: Blake Treinen dismisses…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers' magic number was one before Wednesday's game.",
    "Reds' win put them over the top at 9-3.",
    "Reliever Blake Treinen ignored magic number talk."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Dodgers' loss to the Reds shifts their focus back to fine-tuning their performance, with reliever Blake Treinen downplaying the setback's impact on their NL West pennant chances.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}