The Los Angeles Dodgers look to avoid a series sweep at home in their series finale against the Boston Red Sox on Sunday.
The Dodgers lost both of the first two games of the series, losing 9-4 in a bullpen game on Friday and narrowly dropping a 3-2 game on Saturday. Despite their rough showings over the past two games, the Dodgers still hold a comfortable lead in the NL West and are sure to improve after landing Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal in a trade on Saturday.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers?
Emmet Sheehan starts the series finale, aiming to take a step forward after a strong start last week. He threw five innings last time out, allowing only one run on the outing. He allowed three hits to kick off the game, but didn’t give up another afterwards.
On the year, Sheehan has a 4.95 ERA with 104 strikeouts in 92.2 innings pitched.
Who is in the Dodgers’ lineup?
Shohei Ohtani leads the line for the Dodgers after making his return to the lineup on Friday, and center fielder Andy Pages follows him in the No. 2 spot. Tommy Edman remains in the No. 3 spot while staying at second base, and first baseman Freddie Freeman bats cleanup.
Shortstop Mookie Betts returns to the lineup to bat fifth, with Teoscar Hernandez remaining in left field while batting sixth. Right fielder Kyle Tucker also comes back into the batting order, while Max Muncy plays third base in the No. 8 spot. Finally, catcher Dalton Rushing stays at the bottom of the lineup.
Dodgers’ Lineup vs. Red Sox
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Tommy Edman, 2B
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Mookie Betts, SS
6. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
7. Kyle Tucker, RF
8. Max Muncy, 3B
9. Dalton Rushing, C
P. Emmet Sheehan, RHP
Who is pitching for the Red Sox?
Left-hander Jake Bennett takes the mound for the Red Sox, looking to build on the strong start he’s had to his MLB career. The left-hander has made 11 appearances this season, posting a 2.74 ERA through 65.2 innings pitched. He has 46 strikeouts on the year, and has been a pleasant surprise for the Red Sox.
He’s yet to face the Dodgers in his young MLB career, and the hosts will aim to get the offense started early against the rookie.
