Dodgers Look to Break Out of Slump vs Astros: Lineup
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their lineup for a crucial game against the Houston Astros as they aim to end a two-series losing streak. After failing to hit a home run in their last games, the Dodgers hope to regain their offensive power in a favorable hitting environment.
Key points
- Los Angeles Dodgers announced their lineup for the game against the Houston Astros
- Dodgers lost their last two series to the Miami Marlins and St. Louis Cardinals
- Team has not hit a home run in their last two series
- Dodgers hope to regain offensive power in a slightly hitter-friendly park
Apr 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their lineup for the first game of the last leg of their road trip against the Houston Astros.
The Dodgers have lost both of their last two series to the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals, and will hope they can break out of their offensive slump against one of LAâs most-hated teams. The Dodgers havenât hit a home run in either of their last two series after leading MLB in the statistic beforehand, and will rely on their power-heavy lineup to come through in a slightly hitter-friendly park.
Apr 27, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto (18) pitches against the Miami Marlins in the second inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Who Will Play for the Dodgers Monday?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start on the mound for the Dodgers, and is looking to keep his solid start to the season going against the Astros.
He has made six starts this season, pitching 37.2 innings and striking out 32 batters. He has a 2.87 ERA so far this season, and has managed to make it through the sixth inning in five of his six starts so far.
Shohei Ohtani, as usual, will bat leadoff and fill the designated hitter role, and first baseman Freddie Freeman will bat behind him. Catcher Will Smith will bat third, followed by left fielder Teoscar Hernandez in the cleanup spot. Right fielder Kyle Tucker rounds out the heart of the order, and third baseman Max Muncy will bat sixth behind him.
Center fielder Andy Pages bats seventh, and middle infielders Hyeseong Kim and Alex Freeland will look to turn over the lineup.
Dodgers Lineup vs. the Astros
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Will Smith, C
- Teoscar Hernandez, LF
- Kyle Tucker, RF
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Andy Pages, CF
- Hyeseong Kim, SS
- Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Yoshinobu Yamamoto, RHP
Who Is Starting for the Astros?
The Astros are beginning the series with an opener, as relief arm Steven Okert will take the ball for the first inning.
Okert has made 17 appearances for the Astros already this season, posting a 4.20 ERA through 15 innings pitched. Right-hander Ryan Weiss is expected to follow him in long relief.
Weiss, a rookie, has struggled so far this season, posting a 6.65 ERA through eight appearancesâtwo of which have been starts. He has pitched 21.2 innings, allowing 16 earned runs as well as six home runs. He has managed 25 strikeouts in that time, though, so the Dodgers will have to stay on their toes.
The Dodgers still have a lead at the top of the NL West despite their recent skid, and will hope to maintain first place throughout their series against an underperforming Astros side. The first game of the series begins at 5:10 p.m. PT.
How do you feel heading into this series?
Q&A
What is the Dodgers' current losing streak?
The Dodgers have lost their last two series against the Miami Marlins and the St. Louis Cardinals.
Who are the Dodgers playing against in their next game?
The Dodgers are set to face the Houston Astros in their upcoming game.
How many home runs have the Dodgers hit in their last two series?
The Dodgers have not hit any home runs in their last two series.
What is the significance of the Dodgers' lineup against the Astros?
The Dodgers' lineup is crucial as they aim to break out of their offensive slump against a rival team in a hitter-friendly park.
