The Cincinnati Reds travel to Southern California this weekend to take on the LA Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles.The Cincinnati Reds have gotten off to a slow start, dropping their first two series of the season. First, they lost two out of three to the World Series champion Braves, then two of three to the cross-state rival Cleveland Guardians.After dropping two out of three in their opening series against the Colorado Rockies, the LA Dodgers swept the Minnesota Twins in a doubleheader, outscoring the opposition 14-2.Match DetailsFixture: Cincinnati Reds vs LA DodgersDate & Time: Saturday, April 16, 10:10 p.m. EDTVenue: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CaliforniaCincinnati Reds PreviewHaving not won a playoff series since 1995, the Cincinnati Reds owner came under criticism for some of the comments he made this week. He has since apologized.The Reds lost big bats this past offseason, including Nick Castellanos, Eugenio Suarez, and Jessie Winker. In a division as competitive as theirs, they need all the wins they can get. The Reds already dropped the first game of this series 9-3.Cincinnati Reds Key Player - Tyler StephensonThe 25-year-old catcher finally became a regular on the Reds team in 2021. In 132 games, Stephenson hit 10 home runs and 45 RBIs and finished with a decent average of .286.ATBBTTR@ATBBTTRPlease enjoy this very belated video of Tyler Stephenson’s two-run bomb9:20 AM · Apr 13, 20229611Please enjoy this very belated video of Tyler Stephenson’s two-run bomb https://t.co/gz9FDJsyl2"Please enjoy this very belated video of Tyler Stephenson’s two-run bomb" - @ ATBBTTRWith the departure of some big bats in the Cincinnati Reds lineup, he will have more time in the limelight and, of course, more responsibility. He already has two home runs and six RBIs in 20 at-bats in 2022.Cincinatti Reds Predicted LineupJonathan India, 2BTyler Naquin, RFJake Fraley, CFJoey Votto, 1BTyler Stephenson, CAristides Aquino, LFMike Moustakas 3BKyle Farmer, SSColin Moran, DHPitcher: Hunter GreeneLA Dodgers PreviewThe Dodgers are favored by many to bring home the divisional pennant this season. Even though they lost Max Scherzer, who went 7-0 with an ERA of 1.98 last season, to the New York Mets, their pitching is still among the best.The starter for the Dodgers on the mound will be Julio Urias. Last year, the 24-year-old Urias had an astounding record of 20-3 with an ERA below 2.00. The Dodgers are hoping for big things again from the youngster.tru@trumanation_Julio Urías is looking SHARP in his first start of the season!9:11 AM · Apr 10, 20221505Julio Urías is looking SHARP in his first start of the season! https://t.co/5wGcl8MzgN"Julio Urías is looking SHARP in his first start of the season!" - @ truLA Dodgers Key Player - Freddie FreemanFreddie Freeman was the highest-profile offseason addition to the Dodgers. Freeman, who played 10 years in Atlanta, signed with the Dodgers for $162 million over six years.Cincinnati Reds v Los Angeles DodgersSo far in 2022, the 32-year-old has gone 8 for 26, but is still waiting for his first home run and RBI as a Dodger. This might well be the game where it happens.LA Dodgers Predicted LineupMookie Betts, CFFreddie Freeman, 1BTrea Turner, SSMax Muncy, DHJustin Turner, 3BWill Smith, CChris Taylor, RFCody Bellinger, LFGavin Lux, 2BPitcher: Julio UriasCincinatti Reds vs LA Dodgers Giants PredicitionBoth teams would have liked to have had better starts to the 2022 season. That said, the Dodgers are inarguably the better team. It should not be hard for the Dodgers to get a victory at home on Saturday, especially after they beat the Reds handily in the first game of the series. Our Prediction: Dodgers. 7-4.Where to watch the Cincinatti Reds vs LA DodgersCincinnati RedsTV: FOX SPORTS 1Livestream: MLB.TVLA DodgersTV: Sportsnet LALivestream: MLB.TVAs always with games early in the season, both teams will be looking to set the tone for the season ahead. It will be a good game to see if the Dodgers can stave off a Reds team who are eager to make an impression.