The Los Angeles Dodgers are opening a surprising big series against the Miami Marlins on Friday, September 11, that will feature the debut of top prospect Josue De Paula.
Dodgers’ Lineup
1. Tommy Edman, CF
2. Max Muncy, 3B
3. Mookie Betts, SS
4. Kyle Tucker, RF
5. Will Smith
6. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
7. Josue De Paula, DH
8. Alex Freeland, 2B
9. Kike Hernandez, 1B
All eyes will be on De Paula, who steps into the designated hitter role. He will be tasked with taking quality at-bats and not trying to do too much.
When looking at his makeup and what scouts have said about him, De Paula seems to be ready for the moment.
Freddie Freeman is back in the order, and the Dodgers face a right-handed hitter. Kyle Tucker and Max Muncy also have the hitting side advantage.
Mookie Betts and Teoscar Hernandez have been the hottest hitters on the team, and while they are facing a righty, they have been delivering quality at-bats no matter which side they bat.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers?
The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling out Blake Snell, who has been the team’s best pitcher.
Snell has been playing at a high level since coming back from elbow surgery. He has pitched 32 innings, with a 1.97 ERA and 43 strikeouts.
Snell’s curveball has been top-tier, along with the changeup, which are the best pitches in the starting rotation.
His FIP is only 1.82 as well, indicating that defense and batted-ball luck aren’t affecting him.
The Miami Marlins are in for a rough night if Snell continues to dial in. He personally believes that there is a higher level to reach.
