The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to kick off the season at home against the Arizona Diamondbacks. This highly anticipated game is slated for Thursday at 8:30 p.m. EDT.
Matchup Overview
The Dodgers finished the previous season with a record of 93 wins and 69 losses. They were particularly strong at home, achieving a 52-29 record. Last season, Los Angeles averaged 3.2 extra-base hits per game, including 1.5 home runs.
On the other hand, the Diamondbacks ended their last campaign with 80 wins and 82 losses. They struggled on the road, with a 37-44 record. Arizona recorded an average of 8.5 hits per game, along with 3.3 extra-base hits.
Probable Pitchers
- Los Angeles Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (0-0)
- Arizona Diamondbacks: Zac Gallen (0-0)
Player Injuries
Both teams will face challenges with key players on the injured list.
Dodgers Injuries
- 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)
Diamondbacks Injuries
- Tyler Locklear: 10-Day IL (elbow)
- Blake Walston: 60-Day IL (elbow)
- Cristian Mena: 60-Day IL (shoulder)
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr.: 10-Day IL (knee)
- Adrian Del Castillo: 10-Day IL (calf)
- 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 prepare to launch their season at home, fans can expect an exciting matchup against the Diamondbacks. The performance of both squads will be crucial, especially with several players sidelined due to injuries.
