Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani will stay out of the lineup for the fourth consecutive game on Sunday.
The Dodgers are looking for their fourth consecutive win on Sunday, having salvaged their series against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday before winning each of their first two games against the Washington Nationals this weekend.
After a long stretch of playing subpar baseball, the Dodgers are finally getting things going and look to carry some momentum through September on the back of their current winning streak.
Who is Starting for the Dodgers?
Justin Wrobleski gets the nod for the Dodgers, returning to the starting rotation after a brief stint in the bullpen. He only made one appearance out of the bullpen, which came in his first appearance since returning from the injured list with a forearm injury.
He has been solid for the Dodgers this year, posting a 3.65 ERA through 22 appearances, though he has a 7.07 ERA since the All-Star break.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
Tommy Edman remains the Dodgers’ leadoff hitter with Ohtani on the sidelines, and shortstop Mookie Betts bats second amid his run of sparkling form. Catcher Will Smith bats third for the Dodgers, followed by first baseman Freddie Freeman in the cleanup spot.
Teoscar Hernandez moves back into left field and bats fifth after a game at designated hitter Saturday, and right fielder Kyle Tucker bats after him. Miguel Rojas will play second for the Dodgers and bat seventh, followed by DH Max Muncy. Kiké Hernandez rounds out the lineup as the third baseman.
Dodgers’ Lineup vs. Nationals
1. Tommy Edman, CF
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Will Smith, C
4. Freddie Freeman, 1B
5. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
6. Kyle Tucker, RF
7. Miguel Rojas, 2B
8. Max Muncy, DH
9.Kiké Hernandez, 3B
P. Justin Wrobleski, LHP
Who is Starting for the Nationals?
Left-hander Andrew Alvarez takes the mound for the Nationals in search of his third win of the season. He has made 21 appearances this season, eight of which came out of the bullpen, and has 86 strikeouts over the course of the season so far.
The Dodgers will look to continue their winning form and complete their sweep over the Nationals in Sunday’s game, which begins at 7:10 p.m. PT.
