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Dodgers play the Astros leading series 1-0
TL;DR
The Los Angeles Dodgers lead the series against the Houston Astros 1-0. Game two is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. EDT, featuring Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers and Peter Lambert for the Astros.
Key points
- Dodgers lead series 1-0
- Next game on Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. EDT
- Shohei Ohtani pitching for Dodgers
- Peter Lambert pitching for Astros
- Dodgers favored at -211
Los Angeles DodgersHouston AstrosShohei OhtaniPeter Lambert
Los Angeles Dodgers (22-13, first in the NL West) vs. Houston Astros (14-22, fourth in the AL West)
Houston; Tuesday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (2-1, 0.60 ERA, 0.87 WHIP, 34 strikeouts); Astros: Peter Lambert (1-2, 3.52 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 19 strikeouts)
LINE: Dodgers -211, Astros +174; over/under is 8 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Dodgers lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Houston Astros.
Houston has an 8-9 record in home games and a 14-22 record overall. The Astros have the fourth-best team slugging percentage in the majors at .436.
Los Angeles has a 10-7 record in road games and a 22-13 record overall. The Dodgers are second in the NL with 47 total home runs, averaging 1.3 per game.
The teams meet Tuesday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Yordan Alvarez has a .333 batting average to lead the Astros, and has nine doubles and 12 home runs. Christian Walker is 16 for 39 with three home runs and eight RBIs over the last 10 games.
Andy Pages has a .313 batting average to lead the Dodgers, and has eight doubles and five home runs. Freddie Freeman is 10 for 43 with four RBIs over the last 10 games.
Q&A
What is the current series score between the Dodgers and Astros?
The Dodgers currently lead the series 1-0 against the Astros.
When is the next game between the Dodgers and Astros?
The next game is scheduled for Tuesday at 8:10 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Dodgers and Astros in the next game?
Shohei Ohtani will start for the Dodgers, while Peter Lambert will start for the Astros.