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The NLDS opens with a matchup between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Arizona Diamondbacks at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, starting at 4:00 AM ET. Los Angeles has Clayton Kershaw projected to start, while Arizona has not named a starter.
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Game Info, Betting Lines for Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks
- Game Day: Saturday, October 7, 2023
- Game Time: 4:00 AM ET
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Stadium: Dodger Stadium
| Favorite | Favorite Moneyline | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | -198 | 7.5 |
How Do I Watch the Dodgers vs. the Diamondbacks?
- TV Channel: TBS
Dodgers Stats & Trends
Dodgers Batting
- The Dodgers rank second in baseball with 249 home runs. They average 1.5 per game.
- Los Angeles’ .258 batting average is fifth-best in MLB.
- The Dodgers are second in MLB with an on-base percentage of .341.
- Los Angeles’ 8.4 strikeouts per game rank 11th in baseball.
- The Dodgers have hit 130 homers at home this season (1.6 per game).
- Los Angeles has a .460 slugging percentage and is averaging 3.4 extra-base hits per game at home.
- At home this season the team averages 8.4 hits per game and is batting .256.
Dodgers Key Batters
- Mookie Betts leads Los Angeles with 179 hits, batting .307 this season with 80 extra-base hits. He has an on-base percentage of .408 and a slugging percentage of .579.
- Among qualifying batters in baseball, he is sixth in batting average, sixth in on-base percentage, and fifth in slugging.
- Betts will look for his third straight game with a hit in this contest. During his last five outings he is batting .200 with four walks and two RBI.
- Freddie Freeman has a slash line of .334/.412/.571 this season and a team-best OPS of .984.
- His batting average ranks third among qualified players, his on-base percentage second, and his slugging percentage sixth.
- Max Muncy is batting .212 with a .475 slugging percentage and 105 RBI this year.
- Will Smith has been key for Los Angeles with 121 hits, an OBP of .359 plus a slugging percentage of .438.
- Smith has safely hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .222 with a home run, a walk and four RBI.
Diamondbacks Stats & Trends
Diamondbacks Batting
- The Diamondbacks rank 22nd in Major League Baseball with 166 home runs.
- Arizona ranks 13th in MLB with a .250 team batting average.
- The Diamondbacks have an on-base percentage of .322 this season, which ranks 14th in the league.
- Arizona is one of the best teams in baseball at making contact this season, ranking fourth with an average of 7.7 strikeouts per game.
- They have averaged 1.1 home runs per game in their 81 road contests this season.
- Arizona has a team slugging percentage of .393 in away games this season with 232 extra-base hits.
- In away games this season, they’re batting .241 with 8.2 base hits per contest.
Diamondbacks Key Batters
- Corbin Carroll has put up a team-high OBP (.363) and slugging percentage (.508), while pacing the Diamondbacks in hits (162, while batting .287).
- Including all qualified hitters in the majors, his batting average places him 15th, his on-base percentage is 20th, and he is 16th in slugging.
- Christian Walker is hitting .258 with 36 doubles, two triples, 33 home runs and 62 walks. He’s slugging .497 with an on-base percentage of .333.
- Including all qualified players, he is 79th in batting average, 58th in on-base percentage and 24th in slugging percentage.
- Ketel Marte has 26 doubles, nine triples, 25 home runs and 71 walks while hitting .276.
- Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is hitting .263 with 35 doubles, two triples, 24 home runs and 33 walks.
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Probable Pitchers
The Diamondbacks have not named a probable pitcher as of October 5, 2023.
| Clayton Kershaw (LAD) | Pitcher | (ARI)* |
|---|---|---|
| 13 – 5 | W/L | – |
| 131.2 | IP | – |
| 2.46 | ERA | – |
| 1.063 | WHIP | – |
| 9.4 | K/9 | – |
| 2.7 | BB/9 | – |
Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Injury Updates
- Dodgers: Jonny Deluca: 10 Day IL (Hamstring), Yency Almonte: 15 Day IL (Knee), Wander Suero: 15 Day IL (Back), Tony Gonsolin: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Dustin May: 60 Day IL (Forearm), Gus Varland: 60 Day IL (Knee), Daniel Hudson: 60 Day IL (Knee), Tyler Cyr: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Jake Marisnick: 60 Day IL (Hamstring), Jimmy Nelson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Walker Buehler: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Álex Reyes: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), J.P. Feyereisen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Gavin Lux: 60 Day IL (Knee)
- Diamondbacks: Scott McGough: 15 Day IL (Shoulder), Tommy Henry: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Drey Jameson: 60 Day IL (Elbow), Austin Adams: 60 Day IL (Ankle), Dominic Fletcher: 60 Day IL (Finger), Mark Melancon: 60 Day IL (Shoulder), Corbin Martin: 60 Day IL (Lat)
