​The Dodgers will embark on their longest homestand of the year, a 10-game stretch that will carry them into the All-Star break while featuring every National League West foe. The slate begins with a visit from the San Diego Padres and the Colorado Rockies to Los Angeles, and now the Arizona Diamondbacks come to town for a three-game series that kicks off Friday night at Dodger Stadium.
Los Angeles has opened a comfortable lead in the division, pulling away in June, while Arizona enters Wednesday night having dropped 10 of 16 contests. This series presents an opportunity for the Dodgers to reinforce their standing against their division rivals as the All-Star break approaches.
This weekend also marks a significant moment for Shohei Ohtani, who will toe the rubber in his final pitching appearance before the break. He has been impressive on the mound, delivering at least six innings in 13 of his 14 starts this season, including each of his most recent six outings. Through those starts, he has averaged 6.12 innings per start, boasting an outstanding 1.79 ERA and a 2.70 xERA, underscoring his effectiveness and durability this season.
Matchup overview:
– Teams: Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
– Ballpark: Dodger Stadium
– Start time: 7:10 p.m.
– TV: SportsNet LA
– Radio: AM 570 (English), KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish)
This series promises a pivotal moment as the Dodgers seek to maintain momentum heading into the break, with Ohtani’s Sunday-to-early-weekend workload likely to draw extra attention from fans eager to see how the team rides the high level of play into the second half. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, will aim to snap their skid and capitalize on any opportunity to chip away at Los Angeles’ lead, setting the stage for a compelling three-game sequence at Chavez Ravine.