The Los Angeles Dodgers tweaked their lineup for the second game of a three-game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday.
The Dodgers lost the opening game of the series on Monday, struggling to keep the ball in the park as they lost 10-7. LA still took some positives from the game, though, as shortstop Mookie Betts logged four hits on the night including two home runs.
Who is Pitching for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers are fielding All-Star left-hander Justin Wrobleski for the second game of the series, and the southpaw will look to keep up his solid form in Philadelphia. His last appearance on the mound came in the All-Star Game in the City of Brotherly Love, and he struck out five batters across two innings of work.
Originally, the Dodgers had Wrobleski slated to pitch Wednesday, but swapped him with Eric Lauer. On the year, Wrobleski has a 2.69 ERA through 100.1 innings pitched, and has struck out 73 batters throughout his 16 appearances.
Who is in the Dodgers’ lineup?
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani leads off for LA in the second game of the set, followed by center fielder Andy Pages and first baseman Freddie Freeman. Max Muncy moves back into the starting lineup to bat cleanup as the third baseman, and Betts will remain in the No. 5 spot after his huge night.
Right fielder Kyle Tucker also returns to the lineup to bat sixth, and Tommy Edman moves over to second base to bat seventh. Alex Call remains in the lineup, though as a left fielder, and will bat eighth, and Eliezer Alfonzo will round out the lineup as he replaces Dalton Rushing.
Dodgers’ Lineup vs. Phillies
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Max Muncy, 3B
5. Mookie Betts, SS
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Tommy Edman, 2B
8. Alex Call, LF
9. Eliezer Alfonzo, C
P. Justin Wrobleski, LHP
Who is Pitching for the Phillies?
The Phillies have an All-Star of their own on the mound, as Zack Wheeler takes the ball Tuesday. Wheeler is having a great season after his return from injury, posting a 2.13 ERA through 93 innings pitched. The Dodgers beat Wheeler once already this season, scoring four on him through six innings, and will look to do the same Tuesday.
First pitch for Tuesday’s game comes at 3:40 p.m. PT.
