Giants vs Dodgers starting pitchers
- Landon Knack for Los Angeles Dodgers
- Jordan Hicks for San Francisco Giants
Giants vs Dodgers statistics
| Stat |
Giants |
Dodgers |
| Hits |
825 (15th) |
874 (5th) |
| Batting Average |
.242 (15th) |
.254 (6th) |
| Runs Batted In |
417 (16th) |
486 (2nd) |
| Runs |
438 (15th) |
502 (2nd) |
| Home Runs |
100 (25th) |
139 (3rd) |
| Walks |
330 (8th) |
388 (2nd) |
| Stolen Bases |
34 (30th) |
61 (18th) |
| Strikeouts |
844 (14th) |
828 (18th) |
| Pitches |
14925 (9th) |
15557 (1st) |
Los Angeles Dodgers recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/22/24 |
vs San Francisco Giants |
W |
3-2 |
| 7/21/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
9-6 |
| 7/20/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
7-6 F/11 |
| 7/19/24 |
vs Boston Red Sox |
W |
4-1 |
| 7/14/24 |
@ Detroit Tigers |
L |
4-3 |
San Francisco Giants recent games
| Game Date |
Opponent |
Result |
Score |
| 7/22/24 |
@ Los Angeles Dodgers |
L |
3-2 |
| 7/21/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
W |
3-2 |
| 7/20/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
4-3 |
| 7/19/24 |
@ Colorado Rockies |
L |
7-3 |
| 7/14/24 |
vs Minnesota Twins |
W |
3-2 |
Giants vs Dodgers predictions
Heading into the showdown at Dodger Stadium, the San Francisco Giants might lean heavily on Jordan Hicks to control the pace from the mound. Hicks, sporting a decent ERA of 3.79 this season, will need to dial in his command to counter the Dodgers' powerful lineup. At the plate, keep an eye on Heliot Ramos, who has already smacked 14 homers and could be crucial for injecting some energy into the Giants' offense. Also, Matt Chapman, despite a modest batting average, possesses the ability to change the game with a swing, adding a much-needed edge.
On the flip side, the Los Angeles Dodgers will look to their star players to maintain their lead in the series. Shohei Ohtani, a dual-threat phenomenon, has been nothing short of spectacular with a batting average of .312 and an impressive 30 home runs. His performance at the plate could very well be the game-changer. Additionally, Freddie Freeman's consistency and ability to get on base could set up significant scoring opportunities, providing the Dodgers with the firepower they need to keep the pressure on the Giants throughout the game.
Considering the current dynamics and the Dodgers' robust lineup, I'm leaning towards Los Angeles to take another win. The mix of Ohtani's power and Freeman's on-base skills gives them an edge that might be tough for the Giants to overcome, especially with the Dodgers playing at home. Of course, baseball can always surprise us, but the Dodgers seem to have the momentum and the home-field advantage in this matchup.
Los Angeles Dodgers injuries
- Miguel Rojas (SS): Day-To-Day
- Tyler Glasnow (SP): 15-Day-IL
- Clayton Kershaw (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Michael Grove (RP): 15-Day-IL
- Brusdar Graterol (RP): 60-Day-IL
San Francisco Giants injuries
- Ismael Munguia (LF): Day-To-Day
- Robbie Ray (SP): 60-Day-IL
- Adrian Sugastey (C): Day-To-Day
- Ryan Murphy (SP): Day-To-Day
- Thomas Szapucki (SP): Day-To-Day
Giants vs Dodgers game info
| Venue |
Dodger Stadium |
| Location |
Los Angeles, California |
| First pitch |
Tue 10:10 PM |
| Temperature |
80° |
| Chance of Rain |
0% |
