The Los Angeles Dodgers are hoping to keep the momentum rolling after an electric series-opening win against the San Francisco Giants.
The Dodgers won 8-2 on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, their first game back from a seven-game road trip. Many struggling Dodgers got a notable confidence boost, and the hope is that it carries over.
Dodgers’ Lineup
1. Mookie Betts, SS
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Will Smith, C
4. Max Muncy, 3B
5. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Josue De Paula, DH
8. Tommy Edman, CF
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
On Friday, Kyle Tucker went 2-for-3 with a home run and a walk. Over the last seven games, he is raking: .333/.467/.792 through seven games with three home runs, six walks, and just three strikeouts.
Additionally, Mookie Betts is red-hot. Over his last 15 games, he is hitting .356/.457/.729, according to MLB.com.
The Dodgers are facing a righty, but for Betts, it has not mattered what hand the pitcher uses.
Tucker could use another good game to keep the ball rolling, but really, Freddie Freeman is the name to watch.
He is still in a slump, and as he battles a knee injury, Freeman will be worth monitoring.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers have Tarik Skubal on the mound, making his penultimate regular-season start as a Dodger.
Skubal has really started rounding into form. He has a 2.52 ERA through eight games in blue, with just 57 strikeouts and 11 walks.
The stuff for Skubal still hasn’t reached its former peak, but his last start was a real taste of what he brings. He pitched seven innings, allowed 1 walk, three hits, and totaled nine strikeouts.
Skubal is building toward a classic Skubal outing, looking unhittable through every pitch.
