Dodgers Face Diamondbacks in Key Pitching Matchup Tonight

LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers will host the Arizona Diamondbacks tonight at 7:10 p.m. after a tight finish in last night’s game that ended in a Dodgers walk-off win.

This matchup features a strong pitching duel between Los Angeles right-hander Dustin May and Arizona’s ace Corbin Burnes. May is coming off a recent start that saw him perform well despite a tough loss, and he will take the mound today on just four days of rest.

In his last start, May pitched against the Angels, throwing 95 pitches over six innings. He is looking to improve upon his recent outings, where he has struggled with control at times. In his last 17.1 innings, he has recorded 19 strikeouts against five walks, a positive sign for the Dodgers as they face a challenging lineup.

On the other hand, Burnes is entering the game on a hot streak, having allowed just one earned run in his last 19 innings over three starts. After a tough start to the season, Burnes has settled into a rhythm, significantly improving his performance.

In their previous matchup on May 10, Burnes dominated the Dodgers, pitching seven scoreless innings in a 3-0 victory. However, he has had mixed results at Dodger Stadium, carrying a 6.04 ERA in his appearances there. His previous performance in Los Angeles was notable, seeing him allow six runs — five of which were unearned.

The Dodgers’ lineup, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, and Mookie Betts, is prepared for the challenge. Tonight, Dalton Rushing will start as catcher, giving Will Smith a well-deserved rest. Rushing has shown promise in his limited time, hitting .400 since his call-up.

Both teams are looking to gain advantage in a tightly contested series. The Diamondbacks fell just short last night and hope to bounce back behind Burnes’ strong arm. The Dodgers, meanwhile, are also in need of a solid performance from May to maintain their appeal in the National League standings.

As the teams prepare to meet on the field, both fanbases anticipate a gripping competition, hoping for their pitchers to deliver in this pivotal game.