San Francisco Giants vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 24, 2024

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Jul 24, 2024 6:18 AM
The San Francisco Giants face an uphill battle as they head to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at 10:10 PM. The Dodgers, leading the series 2-0, have dominated the Giants this season with an 8-3 regular season series advantage, and their strong 33-19 home record doesn't bode well for the struggling Giants, who are just 20-32 on the road.
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Giants vs Dodgers starting pitchers

  • Tyler Glasnow for Los Angeles Dodgers
  • Robbie Ray for San Francisco Giants

Giants vs Dodgers statistics

Stat Giants Dodgers
Hits 830 (15th) 883 (5th)
Batting Average .241 (16th) .254 (5th)
Runs Batted In 419 (16th) 491 (1st)
Runs 440 (16th) 507 (2nd)
Home Runs 101 (Tied-23rd) 139 (3rd)
Walks 336 (Tied-7th) 394 (2nd)
Stolen Bases 34 (30th) 62 (18th)
Strikeouts 852 (14th) 841 (Tied-16th)
Pitches 15094 (9th) 15739 (1st)

Los Angeles Dodgers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/23/24 vs San Francisco Giants W 5-2
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

San Francisco Giants recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/23/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 5-2
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

Giants vs Dodgers predictions

The upcoming face-off between the San Francisco Giants and the Los Angeles Dodgers is generating quite the buzz, and a few key players from the Giants look poised to make an impact. For instance, Matt Chapman has been a steady presence at third base, and while his batting average might not turn heads, he has a knack for timely hits that could be crucial in clutch moments. Additionally, Heliot Ramos, leading the team with 14 home runs, has shown he can change the game with one swing of his bat. His ability to drive in runs could be vital against the Dodgers' strong lineup. Robbie Ray, the starting pitcher, has had a rollercoaster season, but his strikeout capability might just help keep the Dodgers' bats at bay if he's on his game.

On the flip side, the Los Angeles Dodgers have their own set of aces ready to shine. Shohei Ohtani, the designated hitter, continues to be a dual-threat and his batting stats this season are exceptional. With a .314 average and 30 homers under his belt, he’s a critical player the Giants need to strategize against. Then there’s Tyler Glasnow on the mound, who’s been pretty solid with an ERA of 3.47 and a whopping 143 strikeouts to his name. His ability to dominate from the pitcher's mound could very well set the tone for the entire game. Freddy Freeman and Will Smith are other Dodgers hitters who consistently get on base and could undoubtedly contribute significantly to the scoreboard.

Considering the powerful lineup and robust performances from the Dodgers’ key players, they seem to have the upper edge in this matchup, especially with the series being at Dodger Stadium where they’ve been particularly strong. The Dodgers have led both the regular and current series, showing they have a formula that works against the Giants. All signs point towards a continuation of their winning streak, assuming they maintain the momentum and their star players deliver as anticipated. It’s definitely going to be an uphill battle for the Giants, but in baseball, anything can happen! What do you think, can the Giants pull off an upset or will the Dodgers cruise to another victory?

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 Wed 10:10 PM
Temperature 80°
Chance of Rain 0%

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