The Dodgers (69-53) won the first game of this crucial series against the San Diego Padres (69-53) last night in a tense 3-2 match, with Jack Dreyer Inducing the last zero with the tire run on first base. This brings the seasonal series record to 6-2 in favor of the Dodgers and only needs one win over the last five between these two parties to secure the tiebreak if this is necessary. This would be a considerable advantage to have, because the NL West looks like it could come on the thread. Blake Snell will be on the hill looking for the victory of the series, while Dylan stops Will start for the Padres.
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| 6:10 pm | Los Angeles | ||
| RF | Tatis Jr. | Dh | Ohtani (l) |
| 1b | Armenz (L) | SS | Ghetts |
| 3b | Machado | C | Blacksmith |
| CF | Merrill (L) | 1b | Freeman (L) |
| SS | Bogaerts | RF | T. Hernández |
| LF | Laurean | CF | Pages |
| 2b | Cronenworth (L) | LF | Comfort (L) |
| Dh | Iglesias | 3b | Freeland (s) |
| C | Ferermijn | 2b | Root |
| P | Stops (r) | P | Snell (L) |
The Dodgers will do something that they rarely do, which has exactly the same line-up in back-to-back games. They only had four hits, with the top four of 0-out-12, although they mainly had two RBI. Despite not coming up with the big hits, Shohei Ohtani And Mookie Betts Each ensured that a runner crossed the plate, via a field choice and a sacrificial battle. Teoscar hernández Added what the winning run in the seventh inning was on the road with a solo -home run Jeremiah Estrada. Michael Comfort” Alex FreelandAnd Miguel Rojas Combined for the remaining three hits outside the Solo shot, so any further production of the top four in the order should result in more runs.
De Padres keeps everything almost the same as last night, with Jackson Merrill And Xander Bogaerts Just switch stains in the order. Merrill had two of the four hits of the Padres last night, while the potential Deadline -Handeldel van de Dodgers, Ramon LaureanoHad a solo shot.
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This is how Snell and Compare Stase.
Stakes the fourth in fourth place in NL CY Young votes last year, with a 3.47 ERA, 3.10 FIP, a 1.07 Whip and 224 Strikeouts in 189.1 threw innings. Everything about his profile has taken a little step back this season, resulting in a record from 5-10 to 24 starts. If he were to replicate his 2024 season, San Diego would probably have a few games in hand about the Dodgers, but unfortunately that has not been the case.
His last time-out he allowed two points on four hits and two walks over six innings against the Red Sox (68-56) and took his second consecutive victory. It was his first starting quality start since 21 June, because he was really struggling for consistency this year. That said, demonstrably his best start of the year came against the Dodgers in June, with seven scoreless innings while they only allowed three hits and five walks alongside eleven strikeouts. The attack must be better today than that.
Snell achieved its last time-out, allowing three hits and three walks over five scoreless innings against the Blue Jays (73-51). He collected ten strikeouts against the attack that Strikeouts avoids better than any other team in the competition, and noted his first double-digit Strikeout competition for the Dodgers. He came from a great start against the Rays (60-63) where he looked fantastic, apart from the Flukey-home runs that he allowed, and since he returned from the IL he has only allowed three points in ten innings, with 18 strikeouts to three walks. He will want to continue his recent form, in addition to deeper in the game tonight against his former team.
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In other news,
Kirby Yates And Tanner Scott Coming back soon would be great. Even if they were not particularly inspiring trust while they were healthy, it makes it easier for everyone to spread the innings with high leverage more evenly.
Of Max Muncy get out HYEENONG KIM Back would be nice. He could help cover the second base, turn around with Alex Freeland And Miguel Rojas.
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The first pitch is at 6:10 pt on Snla.
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