The Los Angeles Dodgers secured a 5-4 win in Friday’s series opener against the Kansas City Royals. The defending champions will look to secure a series victory over the Royals Saturday.
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The Dodgers lineup will face right-handed pitcher Seth Lugo, who is 4-5 with a 2.93 ERA and 68 strikeouts.
Hyeseong Kim will start at second base with no Tommy Edman in the lineup. Will Smith is also out for Saturday’s game, and thus, Dalton Rushing will be behind the plate.
Dodgers Starting Lineup
Shohei Ohtani, DH
Mookie Betts, SS
Freddie Freeman, 1B
Max Muncy, 3B
Teoscar Hernandez, RF
Andy Pages, CF
Michael Conforto, LF
Hyeseong Kim, 2B
Dalton Rushing, C
Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound to open Saturday’s game for the Dodgers, but it’s unclear how long the two-way star will pitch. Ohtani has gone just inning in his previous two starts against the San Diego Padres and Washington Nationals.
How to Watch Dodgers vs Royals on Saturday
First pitch for Dodgers vs. Royals on Saturday, June 28 is 1:10 p.m. PT/4:10 p.m. ET. The game will be broadcast on SNLA.
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