Fireworks are expected as the National League West’s juggernauts in the Dodgers and the Padres are set to collide in the rubber match of their three-game series. The champions drew first blood after winning in extras in Game 1, while the Friars bounced back and decimated L.A. in Game 2.
With their well-documented struggles on the mound due to injuries, Dave Roberts selected second-year hurler Justin Wrobleski to face off against Randy Vasquez on the road. Wrobleski has a career record of 2-4, across eight starts and 11 total games played.
Dodgers vs. Padres recent form and records
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The two squads are neck-and-neck as they occupy the top two spots in their division. L.A. has posted a 40-28 record but has not been mediocre on the road with a 17-17 record.
San Diego, on the other hand, has compiled a 39-28 win-loss card and are on a blazing six-game winning streak. They’ve also established an impressive 22-11 record at home and are just 0.5 games behind the titlists in the NL West.
Dodgers vs. Padres odds
Money Line: LAD (-139), SD (+127)
Run Spread: LAD -1.5 (+107), SD +1.5 (-130)
Total Runs: O 9.5 (-114), U 9.5 (-105)
Dodgers vs. Padres injuries
LAD injury report
Roki Sasaki (SP): 15-day IL (shoulder)Tyler Glasnow (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)Blake Snell (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)Emmet Sheehan (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)Gavin Stone (SP): 60-day IL (shoulder)River Ryan (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)Kirby Yates (RP): 15-day IL (hamstring)Michael Kopech (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)Evan Phillips (RP): 60-day IL (elbow)Brusdar Graterol (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)Blake Treinen (RP): 60-day IL (forearm)Luis Garcia (RP): 15-day IL (adductor)Michael Grove (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)
SD injury report
Ethan Salas (C): Day-to-day (back)Logan Gillaspie (RP): 15-day IL (oblique)Jhony Brito (RP): 60-day IL (elbow, flexor tendon)Yu Darvish (SP): 15-day IL (elbow)Bryan Hoeing (RP): 60-day IL (shoulder)Michael King (SP): 15-day IL (shoulder)Jason Heyward (LF): 10-day IL (oblique)Joe Musgrove (SP): 60-day IL (elbow)
Dodgers vs. Cardinals projected lineup
LAD projected lineup
Shohei Ohtani (DH)Mookie Betts (SS)Freddie Freeman (1B)Will Smith (C)Teoscar Hernandez (RF)Max Muncy (3B)Andy Pages (CF)Michael Conforto (LF)Tommy Edman (2B)Justin Wrobleski (SP, 1-2 | 7.20 ERA | 13 K)
SD projected lineup
Fernando Tatis Jr. (RF)Luis Arraez (1B)Manny Machado (3B)Jackson Merrill (CF)Gavin Sheets (DH)Jake Cronenworth (2B)Xander Bogaerts (SS)Elias Diaz (C)Brandon Lockridge (LF)Randy Vasquez (SP, 3-4 | 3.69 ERA | 37 K)
Dodgers vs. Padres picks and game prediction
Although the champions are slightly favored in the series-decider, expect a close battle between the two rivals. If Fernando Tatis Jr. and company can jump out to an early lead and their bullpen holds up, they can certainly snag a rare series victory away from the Dodgers.
Run Line: SD +1.5 (-130)
Total Runs: O 9.5 (-114)
Prediction: LAD wins, 10-9
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