Dodgers vs Giants: Lineups, Pregame Matchups, and More for September 18
The Dodgers earned their 100th win of the season last night and have a chance to earn their 15th win of the season vs their arch rival Giants today. LA will look to sweep San Francisco for the 4th time this season.
The Dodgers will have left-hander Andrew Heaney out on the mound tonight. Heaney will go up against right-hander Alex Cobb who is 6-6 with a 3.48 ERA and a 1.27 WHIP.The southpaw will look to get his 4th win of the season.
Today’s #Dodgers lineup at Giants: pic.twitter.com/1IhjoSzfhp
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) September 18, 2022
Lineup
The top of the lineup is business as usual for LA, however, Justin Turner will be batting in the clean-up spot and will be the DH. Cody Bellinger is back in the lineup back 8th and playing center field and Chris Taylor will be batting 7th and take over duties at second base. Austin Barnes will be behind the plate today and batting 9th as Will Smith will be having the day off.
Rain, Rain, Go Away
The weather will be an issue in the Bay Area as it has been raining all day. Both teams were told that it won’t be an issue and that the game is scheduled to start on time. Dodger insiders give an update on the series finale.
Has rained on and off all day in SF. Currently not. #Dodgers Dave Roberts said teams have been told to expect game to start on time tonight
— Bill Plunkett (@billplunkettocr) September 18, 2022
Dave Roberts said they are hopeful of beginning tonight's game on time. He thinks there should be enough of a window to still have Andrew Heaney start, too
— Jack Harris (@Jack_A_Harris) September 18, 2022
Today’s game will be exclusively on ESPN for Sunday Night Baseball. This will be the 145th game for the Dodgers and will look to capture their 101st win of the season. First pitch is set at 4:08 PM PT.