August 20th 11:10 MLB LA Dodgers Seattle Overseas Baseball Analysis Sports Analysis
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With Kershaw's strong performance leading the way, the LA Dodgers took the winning series and Gavin Stone (10 wins, 5 losses, 3.63 ERA) is set to challenge for his 11th win of the season. On the 14th, Stone pitched 5 innings allowing 3 hits and 1 run in a victory during the Milwaukee away game, which is a relief as he has recently overcome a stretch of poor performances. Returning home could also be an advantage for Stone. Although the Dodgers managed to win the previous game, their lineup only produced 2 runs, including a solo home run by Shohei Ohtani against Sonny Gray, and they have been struggling to score during day games. There is hope for a rebound at home. The bullpen allowed 1 run in 3 innings, but concerns linger over Daniel Hudson's recent struggles.
The Seattle Mariners, having successfully broken their losing streak with an explosion in their offense, are now looking to Brian Wu (5 wins, 1 loss, 2.06 ERA) as he aims for his 6th win of the season. On the 15th, Wu demonstrated his resurgence away from home with a performance that included 7 innings pitched, 4 hits, and no runs against Detroit. With his current form, Wu can be expected to deliver 6 to 7 innings reliably. In the last game, Seattle’s lineup scored 10 runs, including 3 home runs, showing that they needed this offensive explosion after a long wait. For this team, hitting home runs seems crucial to their performance. The bullpen, which held up for 3 innings allowing just 1 hit and 1 run, can be trusted unless the game is closely contested.
Considering the pitching of Stone and Wu, it can be said that Wu has a slight edge over Stone. However, taking into account the previous game’s starting pitchers and their hitting, it's quite evenly matched. Ultimately, the battle will be decided by the bullpens; Seattle's bullpen has not been reliable in close games lately, which could be the deciding factor. With the Dodgers' bullpen in a better position, they are closer to victory.
Predicted score: 4-3 in favor of the LA Dodgers
Handicap: Seattle win
Over/Under: Under