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Giants try to keep home win streak alive, host the Dodgers
TL;DR
The San Francisco Giants are set to host the Los Angeles Dodgers as they aim to extend their three-game home win streak. The game will feature Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani and Giants' Tyler Mahle as the starting pitchers.
Key points
- Giants host Dodgers aiming for a home win streak
- Dodgers have a record of 16-7, Giants at 10-13
- Shohei Ohtani starts for Dodgers, Tyler Mahle for Giants
- Game scheduled for Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. EDT
- Dodgers favored with a line of -207
Los Angeles DodgersSan Francisco GiantsShohei OhtaniTyler Mahle
Los Angeles Dodgers (16-7, first in the NL West) vs. San Francisco Giants (10-13, fourth in the NL West)
San Francisco; Wednesday, 9:45 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (2-0, 0.50 ERA, 0.72 WHIP, 18 strikeouts); Giants: Tyler Mahle (0-3, 7.23 ERA, 1.93 WHIP, 21 strikeouts)
LINE: Dodgers -207, Giants +172; over/under is 7 1/2 runs
BOTTOM LINE: The San Francisco Giants host the Los Angeles Dodgers aiming to extend a three-game home winning streak.
San Francisco has a 4-7 record at home and a 10-13 record overall. Giants hitters are batting a collective .250, the ninth-best team batting average in MLB play.
Los Angeles is 16-7 overall and 7-4 on the road. The Dodgers are 13-3 in games when they record at least eight hits.
The teams meet Wednesday for the second time this season.
TOP PERFORMERS: Matt Chapman has four doubles, a triple, a home run and 12 RBIs while hitting .286 for the Giants. Jung Hoo Lee is 15 for 39 with three doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.
Andy Pages has five home runs, six walks and 21 RBIs while hitting .366 for the Dodgers. Freddie Freeman is 12 for 37 with three doubles, a triple and two RBIs over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Giants: 5-5, .267 batting average, 3.99 ERA, outscored by three runs
Dodgers: 6-4, .274 batting average, 3.10 ERA, outscored opponents by 20 runs
INJURIES: Giants: Jung Hoo Lee: day-to-day (leg), Daniel Susac: 10-Day IL (elbow), Jose : 60-Day IL (arm), : 10-Day IL (wrist), : 60-Day IL (hip), : 10-Day IL (hamstring), : 15-Day IL (hamstring), : 60-Day IL (forearm), : 60-Day IL (shoulder), Randy Rodriguez: 60-Day IL (elbow), : 60-Day IL (elbow), : 15-Day IL (shoulder)
Q&A
What is the current record of the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants?
The Los Angeles Dodgers have a record of 16-7, while the San Francisco Giants are at 10-13.
When is the game between the Giants and Dodgers scheduled?
The game is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:45 p.m. EDT.
Who are the starting pitchers for the Giants vs. Dodgers game?
The starting pitcher for the Dodgers is Shohei Ohtani, and for the Giants, it is Tyler Mahle.
