D-backs Face Dodgers in Critical Series Opener Tonight

LOS ANGELES, CA — The Arizona Diamondbacks will square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers tonight in the first game of a pivotal three-game series. The matchup starts at 7:10 p.m. PT at Dodger Stadium.

Jack Dreyer will serve as the opener for the Dodgers, as reported by Sonja Chen of MLB.com. Dreyer has shown the ability to pitch multiple innings, having previously recorded a two-inning outing against the Angels. Landon Knack is expected to take over and pitch the majority of the game.

Arizona enters this game with a record of 25-22, having won four of their last six games, including a recent series victory against the Colorado Rockies. The D-backs split their earlier series with the Dodgers at Chase Field eight days ago.

Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt will take the mound for the Diamondbacks. He has performed well against the Dodgers in the past, posting a 2.01 ERA over his last four starts against them. This season, Pfaadt has a 3.71 ERA over 50.2 innings pitched but is coming off a tough outing against the Giants where he allowed four runs.

The Dodgers have revamped their lineup by activating utility man Tommy Edman and outfielder Teoscar Hernandez. Hernandez will bat fifth and play right field, while Edman takes the eighth spot in the lineup.

The teams face crucial matchups, with both in search of a crucial series win. The Diamondbacks are looking to boost their standing in the tightly contested NL West division, currently sitting four games behind the first-place Dodgers.

The Diamondbacks’ bullpen will be tested against the Dodgers’ powerful lineup, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts, and Freddie Freeman. The D-backs bullpen has struggled recently, and they will need strong performances from their pitchers to contain the Dodgers.

This series is significant for both teams, and if the D-backs can pull off a win, it could send a message to the rest of the division. Fans are eagerly awaiting what promises to be an exciting game tonight.