July 4, 2023, 11:10 AM MLB: LA Dodgers vs. Arizona
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LA Dodgers
Gavin Stone
Gavin Stone (9 wins, 2 losses, 2.73 ERA) is aiming for his 10th win of the season. Stone, who secured a complete game shutout with 4 hits in an away game against the White Sox on the 27th, is showcasing a resurgence this season. He recorded a loss with 4 earned runs over 6 innings in a home game against Arizona on May 22, but this game will be a sure chance for revenge. Notably, the Dodgers' lineup, which scored 6 runs including a two-run home run by Shohei Ohtani while targeting Arizona's bullpen in the previous game, showed a clear recovery at home. Especially impressive was their targeting of Arizona's best-performing pitchers, Justin Martinez and Paul Sewald. However, the bullpen, which allowed 3 earned runs over 4 innings, appears to be a significant problem.
Arizona
Cristian Mena
Cristian Mena is likely to make his major league debut either as a starter or a bulk pitcher. Mena, who was traded from the White Sox in February, is currently ranked as Arizona's 10th best prospect and is a right-handed pitcher. Although he's struggling in AAA PCL this year, the key will be how effective his highly-rated curveball is. Despite losing the previous game, Arizona's lineup, which scored 5 runs including 2 home runs against the Dodgers' pitchers, proved that their performance wasn't bad. However, squandering a bases-loaded opportunity without outs at the beginning of the game and having a 1-for-8 performance with runners in scoring position essentially led to their own defeat. The bullpen, which allowed 4 earned runs over 3 innings after Ryne Nelson's solid pitching, suffered critically when closer Sewald collapsed with 3 consecutive hits in the bottom of the 9th with 2 outs.
Comment
The Dodgers overcame multiple potential losses in the previous game to achieve a comeback victory. The team's morale could be through the roof. Considering Stone's recent form, better pitching against Arizona than before can be expected. The key lies with Arizona's pitching staff, but the Dodgers have the capability to target Mena, and Arizona's main bullpen collapsed in the previous game. The aftereffects are significant. The superior LA Dodgers are closer to victory.
Recommended Betting
[Outcome] : LA Dodgers Win
[Handicap] : -1.5 LA Dodgers Win
[U/O] : Over 8.5 ▲