​The Los Angeles Dodgers left Tommy Edman out of their lineup for the series opener against the Colorado Rockies on Monday. Edman was scratched before game time on Sunday after experiencing soreness in his right ankle from being hit by a pitch the night before. The veteran utility man previously underwent ankle surgery in the offseason and missed the first portion of the season, so the Dodgers are likely taking a cautious approach with him. LA arrives in the series after winning three straight games against the San Diego Padres, stretching their NL West lead to 14 games.
Who is starting for the Dodgers? Eric Lauer will take the mound for the Dodgers in the first game of the series. Since joining the club, he has been on a strong run, posting a 2.88 ERA over six appearances and 34.1 innings pitched. His last outing was against the Athletics last week, during which he allowed three runs over six innings. In his first start as a Dodger against Colorado, Lauer limited the Rockies to one run over six innings.
Who is in the Dodgers’ lineup? Shohei Ohtani appears to be healthy after missing Saturday’s game with a biceps issue and will bat leadoff for the second consecutive game. Center fielder Andy Pages sits just behind him, followed by first baseman Freddie Freeman and shortstop Mookie Betts. Right fielder Kyle Tucker bats fifth, with left fielder Teoscar Hernandez in sixth. Third baseman Max Muncy returns to the lineup in seventh, while second baseman Miguel Rojas and catcher Dalton Rushing round out the order.
Dodgers’ Lineup vs. Rockies
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Andy Pages, CF
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Mookie Betts, SS
5. Kyle Tucker, RF
6. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
7. Max Muncy, 3B
8. Miguel Rojas, 2B
9. Dalton Rushing, C
P. Eric Lauer, LHP
Who is starting for the Rockies? Left-hander Kyle Freeland, a familiar foe, will start for the Rockies. He has already faced the Dodgers this season on May 26, yielding eight runs on nine hits through four innings. The Dodgers will look for a similar result this time as Freeland and Lauer square off at 7:10 p.m. PT. The game will be shown on SportNet LA for local viewers.