The Los Angeles Dodgers are aiming to get over their National League West celebration hangover by beating rival San Francisco Giants.
The Dodgers clinched the division on Thursday, and there were a ton of celebrations, alcoholic bottles popped after the game, including a long flight to Los Angeles for the start of their six-game homestand.
Dodgers’ Lineup
1. Mookie Betts, SS
2. Will Smith, C
3. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Miguel Rojas, 2B
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Kike Hernandez, 3B
8. Alex Call, CF
9. Josue De Paula, DH
The Dodgers are facing a southpaw and are promoting some of their best hitters up the order. Betts, Hernandez, Smith, and Rojas are all putting together their best work at the plate against lefties.
Additionally, Alex Call gets a turn at center field, replacing Tommy Edman.
Josue De Paula gets a chance to prove himself against a lefty, which could help set up Betts and Smith at the top of the order with a baserunner to cash in.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers are rolling out Tyler Glasnow, who has looked shaky compared to his usual standard. While there will be understandable rust for someone out months on the injured list.
He has a 4.91 ERA though 22 innings since return from the injured list with back spasms. In his most recent outing, the tall righty allowed four runs off five hits and four walks, with seven strikeouts.
Glasnow only provided four inning as well.
Heading into such a key stretch with the postseason around the corner, Glasnow has the chance to ease any doubts over his ability to deliver a quality playoff start.
With Blake Snell injured and facing an uncertain timeline, there is more riding on Glasnow than ever.
