Dodgers Pitching Preview: Dodgers vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
The Los Angeles Dodgers are coming off a short 2-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays and had a day off before beginning the second series. Even though they weren’t able to sweep this series, we are still hopeful for a series sweep against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The 3-game series begins on Friday July 29th at 7:10 PST at Dodger Stadium. For the Dodgers, 9 of the next 12 games will be played at the Chavez Ravine. Following the series vs. Arizona, the Dodgers will take a short road trip to face the Colorado Rockies for 3-games.
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Game 1: 7:10PM PT – RHP Kenta Maeda
The first game of the series will feature Kenta Maeda as the starting pitcher. The last time he faced the Diamondbacks he pitched 4 1/3 innings and gave up five runs on seven hits.
Maeda has a 4.02 ERA in three starts against the Diamondbacks
New Series vs. the #Diamondbacks. Kenta Maeda will get the start in the opener. pic.twitter.com/D6K5r81xhf
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Game 2: 6:10PM PT – LHP Scott Kazmir
On Saturday we will see Scott Kazmir who has only faced the Diamondbacks once, but still earned a W for the boys in blue. On one of Kazmir’s recent starts against the Washington Nationals, he struck out 8 players and earned the Dodgers an 8-4 win.
In July, Kazmir has posted a 3.00 ERA and added 26 strikeouts.
Scott Kazmir will be on the mound for Saturdays Dodger games vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. pic.twitter.com/uDFBy2yiiA
— Michelle (@yoMichelle_) July 28, 2016
Game 3: 1:10PM PT – RHP Bud Norris
Lastly, to close out the series, Bud Norris will be taking the mound on Sunday. Norris last start was in the series opener vs. the Rays. Norris pitched 6 1/3 scoreless innings while striking out six.
In 3 home starts, Norris has a 1.56 ERA and added 19 strikeouts and five walks. Norris last start was in the series opener vs. the Rays.
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— Michelle (@yoMichelle_) July 28, 2016
With the Dodgers only 2 games behind the San Fransisco Giants, we can almost smell first place in the NL West standings. Let’s hope the bullpen stays alive to help secure the Dodgers in the No. 1 spot.
— Chris Wolf (@ChrisWolfDC) July 29, 2016
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