Alex Wood threw 88 pitches without allowing a run when he was removed in the sixth inning of the Dodgers’ 5-1 win over the Reds on Tuesday. (Associated Press photo)

CINCINNATI — Alex Wood pitched his best game as a Dodger, and the bullpen redeemed itself, for one night as the Dodgers beat the Reds 5-1. The box score is here.

The Giants lost their third straight game, 8-5 to the Chicago Cubs, so the Dodgers lead the National League West by 5 ½ games.