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Dodgers Field Strong Lineup for Mets Series Opener
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers have announced their lineup for the first game against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium. Justin Wrobleski will start on the mound, aiming to help the Dodgers extend their series win streak to four games.
Apr 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Dodgers released their lineup for the first game of their three-game series against the New York Mets at Dodger Stadium.
LA has won each of their last three series two games to one, and will look to extend their series win streak to four against a slumping Mets team.
Justin Wrobleski will return to the mound for his second start of the season against New York, and will look to have another strong outing as he continues to carve out a role for himself in the Dodgersâ rotation. In his last start, Wrobleski allowed one run to cross in five innings pitched, striking out two batters.
He has a 4.00 ERA throughout the season, as he had one more appearance against the Cleveland Guardians earlier in the season where he allowed three earned runs through four innings of relief.
Apr 6, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Justin Wrobleski (70) throws a pitch against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Centre. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images
Who is in the Dodgersâ Lineup Monday?
Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani leads the line for the Dodgers as always, followed by right fielder Kyle Tucker in the No. 2 spot. Catcher Will Smith returns to the lineup and fills in at third, followed by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez in the cleanup spot.
First baseman Freddie Freeman is batting fifth, and center fielder Andy Pages follows him with third baseman Max Muncy batting seventh. Right-handers Santiago Espinal and Miguel Rojas round out the lineup in the No. 8 and No. 9 spots.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Mets
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Kyle Tucker, RF
- Will Smith, C
- Teoscar Hernandez, LF
- Andy Pages, CF
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Santiago Espinal, 2B
- Miguel Rojas, SS
P. Justin Wrobleski, LHP
How do the Dodgers Match Up Against the Mets?
The Dodgers opted for five right-handed hitters in their lineup for the opener to match up well into left-hander David Peterson, who has had a rough start to the season.
The southpaw has a 6.14 ERA through 14.2 innings pitched this season as well as two losses on his record.
New York as a whole is struggling, as theyâve lost five straight without superstar Juan Soto in the lineup, and just suffered a sweep at home against the Athletics while getting shut out twice. First pitch for the opening game of the series comes at 7:10 p.m. PT Monday.
How do you feel about the upcoming series?
Q&A
What is Justin Wrobleski's performance in his last start against the Mets?
In his last start, Justin Wrobleski allowed one run in five innings pitched and struck out two batters.
How many series have the Dodgers won leading up to the Mets game?
The Dodgers have won each of their last three series two games to one.
What is the significance of the Dodgers' upcoming series against the Mets?
The Dodgers are looking to extend their series win streak to four games against a struggling Mets team.
