Dodgers vs. Angels Lineup: Freeman Day Off, Snell Scratched, Ohtani and Betts Return

First baseman Freddie Freeman, though, is getting a day off.

Who is pitching for the Dodgers?

In a late surprise, the Dodgers have pulled Blake Snell from his scheduled start.

Instead, it’s likely to be a bullpen game, according to Katie Woo of The Athletic.

Reliever Will Klein will likely start, as he has experience with lengthy relief outings, including Game 3 of the World Series.

This year, he has a 2.76 ERA and 0.3 bWAR in 12 games.

Also expect to see pitchers like Jack Dreyer, who has two days of rest, and possibly Wyatt Mills and Blake Treinen.

What’s the batting order for the Dodgers?

Ohtani returns to DH and his leadoff spot, followed by Betts.

Catcher Will Smith moves back to third in the order after his leadoff homer Thursday night.

Kyle Tucker bats cleanup, and fellow outfielder Andy Pages bats fifth.

Third baseman Max Muncy bats sixth, left fielder Teoscar Hernandez bats seventh and Dalton Rushing, who’s playing first base in Freeman’s place, will bat eighth.

Second baseman Hyeseong Kim will bat in the nine hole.

Dodgers Lineup vs. Angels

1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Will Smith, C
4. Kyle Tucker, RF
5. Andy Pages, CF
6. Max Muncy, 3B
7. Teoscar Hernández, LF
8. Dalton Rushing, 1B
9. Hyeseong Kim, 2B
   P. Will Klein

Who is Starting for the Angels?

The Angels are starting Jack Kochanowicz on the mound.

Kochanowicz has a 2-2 record and 3.97 ERA on the year, as well as 30 strikeouts.

First pitch at Angel Stadium is scheduled for 6:38 p.m. PT.