August 31 10:40 MLB Arizona: LA Dodgers MLB Analysis
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◈ Arizona
Zac Gallen (10 wins, 6 losses, 3.65 ERA) is aiming for his 11th win of the season. Gallen achieved a victory with a strong performance of 6 innings, 2 hits, and no runs allowed in a recent away game against Boston on the 25th. It's encouraging to see him perform well on the road after a long time. He is typically strong at home, and while he has struggled against the Dodgers on the road, he may show a different side at home. In the previous game, Arizona's lineup struggled against Peterson, with Randall Grichuk's 2-run homer being their only score, which makes it difficult to say they are still strong against left-handed pitchers. They need to reflect on the fact that they only had one scoring chance. Justin Martinez, who allowed a decisive run immediately upon entering the game, should not be brought in during a tied game in the 9th inning.
◈ LA Dodgers
Clayton Kershaw (2 wins, 2 losses, 3.72 ERA) is looking to secure his 3rd win of the season. Kershaw had a subpar performance against Tampa Bay in a home game on the 25th, with 5 innings, 9 hits, and 5 runs allowed. His strong performance on the road was abruptly broken. This season, he has clearly shown strength on the road, so there is a possibility of a rebound in this game. In the previous game, the Dodgers scored 6 runs against Poberezhny and Bauman, notably winning without a home run, which is encouraging. Especially, the lower part of the lineup performed well. The bullpen, which kept the score to zero for 4 innings, would indeed be better described as "barely hanging on."
◈ Comments
Recently, Arizona's lineup has surprisingly shown weaknesses against left-handed pitchers. It might not be easy to tackle Kershaw. While Gallen is a pitcher you can expect to perform well at home, the Dodgers also have a high chance of struggling, but Arizona's bullpen has been quite disappointing recently, and this will ultimately determine the outcome. With superior pitching, the LA Dodgers are closer to victory.
◈ Recommended Betting
[[Win/Loss]]: LA Dodgers Win
[[Handicap]]: +1.5 Arizona Win
[[U/O]]: Under 8.5