A week after sweeping the Cincinnati Reds at home, the Los Angeles Dodgers are facing the squad again, this time in Ohio.
With a win on Monday, the Dodgers lock up a postseason spot.
They can also guarantee a playoff berth with losses by both the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres.
Dodgers’ Lineup
1. Tommy Edman, CF
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Will Smith, C
4. Kyle Tucker, RF
5. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
6. Miguel Rojas, 2B
7. Max Muncy, 3B
8. Kiké Hernández, 1B
9. Josue De Paula, DH
One day after his huge homer, Josue De Paula will get another chance to slug, this time back in the DH spot after playing in the outfield on Sunday. He’ll do so from the No. 9 spot.
Tommy Edman leads off and plays center field, followed by shortstop Mookie Betts.
Catcher Will Smith hits third and right fielder Kyle Tucker hits cleanup.
Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez is back in left field and hitting fifth, while Miguel Rojas will play second base and hit sixth.
Third baseman Max Muncy hits seventh, followed by fan favorite Kiké Hernández, who’s playing first in place of an injured Freddie Freeman.
Who’s pitching for the Dodgers?
Tarik Skubal is on the mound.
The back-to-back Cy Young winner is 2-2 since he joined the Dodgers at the trade deadline, and in his seven starts with the Dodgers, he has a 2.93 ERA with 48 strikeouts.
Given the team’s bullpen struggles this year, the Dodgers are hoping for a strong outing from Skubal.
Skubal’s last start was also against the Reds.
On Sept. 8, he got the win on the mound, going 7.1 innings with two earned runs, five strikeouts and two walks.
Who’s pitching for the Reds?
The Reds are starting Nick Lodolo (3-4, 5.12 ERA, 75 strikeouts).
His last start was also against the Dodgers on Sept. 8, and he gave up three runs, all earned, in his 4.2 innings.
He also gave up five hits and walked three batters against six strikeouts.
Furthermore, he hit two batters with a pitch.
How can I watch the Dodgers vs. Reds game?
First pitch from Cincinnati is set for 3:40 p.m. PT.
The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA.
