The Los Angeles Dodgers head to Philadelphia for a 3 recreation sequence in opposition to the Phillies this weekend. Coming off a sequence in opposition to the Cincinnati Reds, the place they dropped two of three video games, Los Angeles will probably be seeking to get again on observe.
Philadelphia has some star energy however they’ve underperformed to begin the season. Nevertheless, the Phillies have been taking part in higher these days so the Dodgers can’t take them frivolously and wish to ensure they carry their A-game.
The Dodgers and Phillies have their pitching matchups set for the upcoming weekend sequence, so right here’s every matchup, and the whole lot you have to find out about all of the pitchers set to begin.
Grove on the Highway
Michael Grove takes the ball in recreation one in opposition to Philadelphia and the younger pitcher has been a lot better these days. He’ll face off in opposition to Ranger Suarez for the Phillies.
Grove has seen his ERA drop every of his final three begins and he regarded good in opposition to the Yankees final weekend. He struck out seven batters — his highest complete of the yr — and now will get a Phillies lineup filled with energy hitters. He made his Main League debut final season in opposition to the Phillies and gave up 4 runs, none earned, over 3.2 innings.
On the opposite facet, Suarez has an elevated ERA however has regarded good in his final two begins. He’s solely allowed three runs over his final 13.2 innings so the Dodgers bats will want to ensure to return ready.
It’s Miller Time!
On Saturday, rookie sensation Bobby Miller takes the mound for the Dodgers and he will probably be dealing with off in opposition to Aaron Nola of the Phillies. Miller has been spectacular by means of his first three begins with the group and will probably be seeking to maintain his spot within the rotation with one other robust outing. By the three begins, Miller has a 1.06 ERA and 16 strikeouts. He has confronted some highly effective groups within the Braves and Yankees, making it that rather more spectacular.
As for Nola, he has had a bizarre season. He’s the ace of the Phillies however hasn’t fully regarded prefer it to date this yr. Nola did spherical again into type in his final begin in opposition to Detroit, going seven innings with no runs allowed, so the Dodgers will have to be cautious right here. Nola owns a report of 2-0 with an ERA of three.86 and 54 strikeouts in 8 appearances in opposition to Los Angeles in his profession.
Reinforcements Are Right here!
Julio UrÃas is about to return from the injured record Sunday and take the mound in opposition to Philadelphia. It’s a lot wanted because the Dodgers rotation has been decimated by accidents this season. UrÃas has had a very good season to date however has been vulnerable to being lit up at instances so he might want to maintain command in opposition to this highly effective Phillies lineup. Earlier this season, UrÃas shut Philadelphia down as he went seven innings and solely allowed one run, whereas placing out 10.
Philadelphia rolls out Taijuan Walker on this one. Walker has allowed three or fewer runs in six of his final seven begins, regardless of his ERA being in at 5.04. He is aware of the Dodgers nicely, as he has seen them 12 instances in his profession. He owns a report of 3-4 in opposition to Los Angeles, together with getting blown up for eight earned runs earlier this season at Dodger Stadium.
First pitch for Friday’s recreation is at 4:05 p.m. PT; first pitch for Saturday’s recreation is at 1:05 p.m. PT; and first pitch for Sunday’s recreation is an early one at 10:35 a.m. PT.
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