The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday evening, aiming to sweep their three-game series. The matchup will take place at 9:10 p.m. EDT, as the Dodgers enter the game with a 2-0 advantage in the series.
Series Overview
Los Angeles finished the previous season with a strong record of 93-69, performing impressively at home with a 52-29 record. They averaged 8.5 hits per game, boasting a collective batting average of .253 and a slugging percentage of .441.
In contrast, the Arizona Diamondbacks had a slightly below-average season with an overall record of 80-82. On the road, their record was 37-44, and they posted a slugging percentage of .433 along with a .325 on-base percentage during the 2025 season.
Pitching Matchup
In this critical game, Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow takes the mound with a season record of 0-0. The Diamondbacks will counter with Eduardo Rodriguez, who also holds a season record of 0-0. Both pitchers will play a key role in their teams’ performance as Los Angeles looks to secure the series sweep.
Injuries Impacting Both Teams
- Los Angeles Dodgers:
- Jake Cousins – 15-Day IL (elbow)
- Gavin Stone – 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Landon Knack – 15-Day IL (undisclosed)
- Bobby Miller – 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Brusdar Graterol – 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Brock Stewart – 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Tommy Edman – 10-Day IL (ankle)
- Blake Snell – 15-Day IL (shoulder)
- Kike Hernandez – 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Evan Phillips – 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Arizona Diamondbacks:
- Tyler Locklear – 10-Day IL (elbow)
- Cristian Mena – 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. – 10-Day IL (knee)
- Adrian Del Castillo – 10-Day IL (calf)
- Blake Walston – 60-Day IL (elbow)
- A.J. Puk – 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Merrill Kelly – 15-Day IL (back)
- Andrew Saalfrank – 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Corbin Burnes – 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Justin Martinez – 60-Day IL (elbow)
As the Dodgers aim to secure the sweep, injuries will be a crucial factor to watch in both teams’ performance. The outcome of this game could significantly influence their seasons ahead.
