The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to complete a series sweep over the Athletics in their final game of a three-game set Wednesday.
The Dodgers took the first two games of the series with relative ease, scoring nine runs in each game while never allowing more than four. Their offense has looked good, and five different Dodgers have left the yard over the course of the series. Teoscar Hernandez and Dalton Rushing are both sitting out for the finale.
Who is starting for the Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani initially held the spot as the starter for the final game of the series, but the Dodgers pushed him back to start Friday’s game against the San Diego Padres. Instead of an Ohtani start, the Dodgers will have a bullpen game.
Jack Dreyer will be the first pitcher of the day for the Dodgers, and will look to start off well as they look for a sweep. He has made 33 appearances this year, and has a 3.51 ERA on the year.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
The Dodgers are facing a right-hander on the mound for the first time this series, but their lineup is still fairly standard. Shohei Ohtani leads off for the Dodgers as their designated hitter, followed by center fielder Andy Pages, first baseman Freddie Freeman and shortstop Mookie Betts. Third baseman Max Muncy moves up to the No. 5 slot, followed by right fielder Kyle Tucker.
Tommy Edman remains in the lineup as the left fielder following a strong showing Tuesday. Alex Freeland bats eighth and will play second base, and Chuckie Robinson will bat ninth as the catcher.
Dodgers Lineup vs. A’s
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Mookie Betts, SS
5. Max Muncy, 3B
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Tommy Edman, LF
8. Alex Freeland, 2B
9. Chuckie Robinson, C
P. Jack Dreyer, LHP
Who is Starting for the A’s?
For the final game of the series, A’s right-hander JT Ginn will take the mound. Ginn has been one of the A’s’ better pitchers this season, posting a 3.15 ERA through 88.2 innings pitched. He also has 78 strikeouts on the year.
He has never faced the Dodgers in MLB, and will likely bring his best game to face the best team in MLB
Do you think the Dodgers can secure the sweep?
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I love the Dodgers, been a fan over fifty years. Mookie Best is my favorite but I love them all. Keep up the good work. Let’s take it all.