Dodgers Score: Game Updates vs Cubs on Sunday, Mookie Betts Shortstop, Kershaw Day

Clint Pasillas 04/23/2023

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Your Dodgers look to take their first series in what feels like forever with a win over the Cubs. And it seems like Dave Roberts wants that win with what he’s got running out there today. Clayton Kershaw makes his 5th start of the year and for win number 201 in his career. So that’s a great start to a potential win. Adding to LA’s chances, Mookie Betts gets his first career start at shortstop after a few cameos there over the weekend.

Let’s take a look at the lineup Doc is running out there.

Today’s #Dodgers lineup at Cubs: pic.twitter.com/aiGjcf494k
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) April 23, 2023

To go with Mookie playing short and batting lead off, Max Muncy stays up in the three hole after his two homer afternoon on Saturday. Rookie James Outman starts in center but remains down in the order.

Mookie Betts is making his first career start at shortstop today. Dodgers shortstops have combined to go 9-69 (.130 BA), that's last in MLB. This will only help the inconsistent offense. Mookie is an elite athlete & has all the tools to play SS. Mookie shortstop szn is here.
— Doug McKain (@DMAC_LA) April 23, 2023

Quote of the Day

“It’s remarkable,” manager Dave Roberts on James Outman. “It’s just fun watching him, continuing to make adjustments and the league still trying to learn them. Earning pitches, earning counts and when they make a mistake out over, he’s making them pay and that’s sort of the plan that we’re all trying to do.”

Full Lineups, Betting Odds and More Stats

Pitching Matchup

Kersh missed the Cubs when they were in LA last weekend but has pitched well against the club in his career. He owns a 9-4 record lifetime with a 2.62 ERA over 15 previous starts. He’s been slightly less dominant at Wrigley Field in his career with a 3.46 ERA in 5 starts.

How To Follow Along

First pitch for Sunday’s game is at 11:20 a.m. PT. You can watch it on Spectrum SportsNet LA, or listen on AM570 LA Sports Radio or KTNQ1020 in Spanish.

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