The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to take a series lead over the Arizona Diamondbacks in the third game of their four-game set.
The Dodgers held on for a 6-5 win in the second game of the series, bringing themselves level with the Diamondbacks in the series after a first-game loss. Eric Lauer started for the Dodgers, and Blake Treinen earned the win after a hard-fought performance.
Who is Starting for the Dodgers?
Shohei Ohtani will make his 10th start of the season for the Dodgers, and will look to keep his ERA under 1.00 through another outing. He has 61 strikeouts on the season through 55 innings pitched.
This game marks the first time Ohtani has seen the Diamondbacks this season, and he’ll hope he can put together yet another quality start as he continues his Cy Young-hopeful season.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Batting Order?
Ohtani will also lead off for the Dodgers as he continues to fulfill his duties as a two-way player. Center fielder Andy Pages is batting afterwards, and first baseman Freddie Freeman will follow him. Shortstop Mookie Betts maintains the cleanup spot, and Kyle Tucker plays in right field while batting fifth despite his recent struggles.
Third baseman Max Muncy bats sixth for LA, and Will Smith steps back in at catcher after a rest day on Tuesday. Alex Call steps back in to play left field and bat eighth, and second baseman Alex Freeland rounds out the lineup.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Diamondbacks
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Mookie Betts, SS
5. Kyle Tucker, RF
6. Max Muncy, 3B
7. Will Smith, C
8. Alex Call, LF
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Shohei Ohtani, RHP
Who Will Start for the Diamondbacks?
Zac Gallen will start for the Diamondbacks, facing the Dodgers for the second time this season. Gallen started for the Diamondbacks on Opening Day, and allowed four runs through four innings in a loss.
The Dodgers will hope to get to Gallen in the same manner this game, as they look to gain an advantage in the series with a win.
Can the Dodgers start a win streak after yesterday’s victory?
