The Los Angeles Dodgers (47-27) are looking for a series sweep in the Wednesday afternoon game against the Tampa Bay Rays (41-29), and they’ll get some additional help as they try to take the third game.
Tommy Edman, who’s missed the entirety of the 2026 season to this point, makes his return to the Dodgers, leading off the lineup and playing third base.
He joins a squad that’s coming off a 1-0 win to take the series on Tuesday night.
Who is starting for the Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani is pitching, but not hitting, in the series finale.
Ohtani (6-2) finally had his ERA rise above 1.00 in his last start on June 10, though he’s only 1.06 for the season.
So far this year, he has 73 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.842.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
Manager Dave Roberts shuffled the lineup with Edman’s return and Miguel Rojas taking over as DH.
Edman is leading off, followed by Andy Pages, Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts in their typical spots.
Rojas comes in to hit fifth, followed by Kyle Tucker.
Alex Call is playing left field and batting seventh, and catcher Dalton Rushing steps back in after he was spelled by Chuckie Robinson on Tuesday.
Alex Freeland is playing second base and hitting ninth.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Rays
1. Tommy Edman, 3B
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Mookie Betts, SS
5. Miguel Rojas, DH
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Alex Call, LF
8. Dalton Rushing, C
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Shohei Ohtani, RHP
Who’s pitching for the Rays?
Shane McClanahan will be on the bump for the Rays.
McClanahan, a lefty, has a 6-4 record on the season with a 3.23 ERA and 66 strikeouts.
How can I watch the Dodgers vs. Rays game?
The game starts at 12:10 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium. It will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.
One Response
Shohei should be hitting? Weak lineup. Pages needs to be moved out of the 2 position. He is in a big time slump!