Dodgers on Deck: Friday, May 8 vs. Braves

TL;DR

The Dodgers face the Braves on May 8 at Dodger Stadium, with Emmet Sheehan pitching for Los Angeles against Chris Sale of Atlanta. The Braves currently hold the best record in baseball at 26-11.

Key points

Dodgers face Braves at Dodger Stadium
Emmet Sheehan starts for Dodgers
Chris Sale starts for Braves
Game time is 7:10 p.m. PT
Braves have the best record in baseball

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LOS ANGELES, CA - MAY 03: Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman (5) checks on Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna Jr. (13) after he injured his leg being picked off at second base during the MLB game between the Atlanta Braves and the Los Angeles Dodgers on May 3, 2024 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, CA. (Photo by Brian Rothmuller/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Dodgers haven’t had a good road trip since the first week of April. But after their malaise through St. Louis and Houston, the Dodgers will return home to Los Angeles with a tall task at hand — facing the Atlanta Braves, owners of the best record in baseball, at 26-11 through Tuesday. Emmet Sheehan starts on the mound for the Dodgers on Friday night, coming off a loss last Friday in St. Louis, when he struck out eight and walked none, but also allowed four runs on two home runs. starts Friday for Atlanta, taking a personal four-game win streak into his outing. The veteran left-hander has a 2.14 ERA and 2.84 xERA in seven starts this season, with 49 strikeouts (29.9-percent rate) and 12 wlaks in 42 innings.

Q&A

What time does the Dodgers vs. Braves game start on May 8, 2024?

The game starts at 7:10 p.m. PT.

Who is pitching for the Dodgers against the Braves on May 8?

Emmet Sheehan will be starting on the mound for the Dodgers.

What is Chris Sale's performance record leading into the game against the Dodgers?

Chris Sale is on a four-game win streak with a 2.14 ERA and 49 strikeouts in seven starts this season.