The Los Angeles Dodgers set their lineup for the second game of a four-game set against the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Dodgers lost the opening game of the series in disappointing fashion on Monday, scoring just one run as the Diamondbacks hit three home runs to take a 4-1 win and an early advantage in the series.
Who is Starting for the Dodgers?
The Dodgers look towards Eric Lauer on Tuesday, who will make his second start of the season for the Dodgers. He had a solid showing in his first outing against the Colorado Rockies last week, posting six innings of one-run baseball while striking out four batters on his way to a win.
The left-hander has a 5.95 ERA on the season, and has struck out 30 batters over the course of 42 innings pitched.
Who is in the Dodgers’ Lineup?
Shohei Ohtani is the Dodgers’ leadoff man for Tuesday’s game, and center fielder Andy Pages will bat second once again. First baseman Freddie Freeman and Mookie Betts will follow those two to round out the Top 4.
Right fielder Kyle Tucker is batting fifth for LA, followed by third baseman Max Muncy. The Dodgers made three changes at the bottom of the lineup, as Ryan Ward steps back into left field to bat seventh, Dalton Rushing takes over for Will Smith at catcher to bat eighth and Alex Freeland rounds out the lineup while manning second base.
Dodgers Lineup vs. Diamondbacks
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Mookie Betts, SS
5. Kyle Tucker, RF
6. Max Muncy, 3B
7. Ryan Ward, LF
8. Dalton Rushing, C
9. Alex Freeland, 2B
P. Eric Lauer, LHP
Who is Starting for the Diamondbacks?
The Dodgers, after struggling to generate offense in the series opener against Eduardo Rodriguez, are faced with another tough customer in Michael Soroka. Soroka has arguably been better than Rodriguez this season, posting. 3.25 ERA with a 7-2 record/ He has allowed just four homers through 61 innings, and has 60 strikeouts as well.
LA didn’t see Soroka in the first series of the season, and will hope they can jump on him early to establish a lead and level the series.
How do you feel heading into tonight’s game?