Diamondbacks at Dodgers
O/U 9.5 · RL Dodgers -1.5 · Dodger Stadium
Diamondbacks +1.5-115
CONF 85%
WCashedFinal 5-3
The read
It is a warm, breezy afternoon at Dodger Stadium as the Diamondbacks and Dodgers meet for a high-stakes divisional clash in the series finale. With the sun baking the field and the wind blowing out, this matchup is primed to be decided by which pitching staff can keep the ball on the ground.
My read tonight is all about the pitching profiles and the game environment. Dodger Stadium is heating up to 87 degrees with an 8 mph wind blowing out to right field, making it a highly challenging environment for fly-ball pitchers. Emmet Sheehan is exactly that, carrying a fly-ball lean with a 0.67 GO/AO ratio and a 38.5% hard-hit rate allowed. Arizona's bats are locked in, putting up a .362 team xwOBA over the last three games and outscoring the Dodgers 18-5 in this series. Corbin Carroll, who already has a home run in two career at-bats against Sheehan, is well-suited to capitalize on this environment. Conversely, Mitch Bratt gives the Diamondbacks a starting option with a heavy ground-ball profile, holding a 2.00 GO/AO ratio. This plays directly into Arizona’s defensive strength, as they rank second in the majors with 30 Outs Above Average.
The bullpen depth seals the deal for me. While Arizona's starter will be on a short leash, their high-leverage arms are incredibly fresh. Paul Sewald is fully rested with 21 saves, and key setup men like Garcia with a 1.90 ERA and Morillo with a 2.97 ERA threw limited pitches yesterday. Meanwhile, the Dodgers' middle-relief bridge is heavily depleted after high-volume workloads over the last 48 hours. Getting a run and a half with the hotter, fresher team that matches up perfectly with today's weather is an excellent position. Take the Diamondbacks on the run line.
Injuries noted
Dodgers: [NEW] Enrique Hernandez (1B) — Oblique (Left): Hernandez (oblique) said Friday that he expects to return from the injured list during the Dodgers' first homestand after the All-Star break, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reports. (Jul 10 — 1d ago) [KNOWN] Tyler Glasnow (SP) — Back (Not Specified): Glasnow (back) has been cleared to begin a throwing program, Jack Harris of the California Post reports. (Jun 29 — 12d ago) [KNOWN] Gavin Stone (Starting Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Tuesday that Stone has been unable to ramp up his throwing without feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right shoulder, Cody Snavely of DodgersBeat.com reports. (Jun 3 — 39d ago) [KNOWN] Ben Casparius (Relief Pitcher) — Shoulder (Right): Casparius (shoulder) was moved to the 60-day injured list Monday. (May 18 — 54d ago) [KNOWN] Blake Treinen (RP) — Elbow (Right): The Dodgers announced Thursday that Treinen (elbow) has resumed playing catch, per MLB.com. (Jul 5 — 6d ago) [NEW] Blake Snell (SP) — Elbow (Left): Snell (elbow) is expected to kick off a minor-league rehab assignment next Saturday, June 18, Sonja Chen of MLB.com reports. (Jul 11 — 0d ago) [KNOWN] Will Smith (C) — Neck (Not Specified): Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that Smith (neck) began hitting in the cages Thursday and has also begun throwing, Jack Harris of the California Post reports. (Jul 3 — 8d ago) [NEW] Edwin Diaz (Relief Pitcher) — Elbow (Right): Diaz (elbow) allowed one hit in a scoreless inning for Single-A Ontario on Saturday, Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register reports. (Jul 11 — 0d ago) Diamondbacks: [KNOWN] Michael Soroka (SP) — Lower Body (Left): Soroka (glute) is expected to begin throwing bullpen sessions twice weekly starting Tuesday, MLB.com reports. (Jun 27 — 15d ago) [KNOWN] Ryne Nelson (SP) — Elbow (Right): The Diamondbacks transferred Nelson (elbow) to the 60-day injured list Thursday. (Jun 25 — 16d ago) [KNOWN] Jordan Lawlar (LF) — Hamstring (Right): Manager Torey Lovullo said June 20 that Lawlar will receive further imaging on his strained right hamstring during the All-Star break to gauge his healing, Steve Gilbert MLB.com reports. (Jun 30 — 11d ago) [NEW] Ryan Waldschmidt (CF) — Hand (Right): Waldschmidt (hand) is slated to start in center field Sunday against the Dodgers, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. (Jul 12 — 0d ago) [NEW] Zac Gallen (SP) — Elbow (Right): Gallen has been scratched from Sunday's start against the Dodgers due to right elbow inflammation, Nick Piecoro of The Arizona Republic reports. (Jul 11 — 0d ago) [NEW] Tommy Troy (LF) — Shoulder (Right): Troy (shoulder) won't undergo imaging and was called day-to-day by manager Torey Lovullo, Alex Weiner of ArizonaSports.com reports. (Jul 12 — 0d ago)
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3Gabriel MorenoOVER 1.5 H+R+RBI H+R+RBI+100
WActual 2
Moreno is the hottest hitter in this matchup, entering today with a .395 average over his last 10 games. He has been a multi-hit machine, clearing this 1.5 line on hits alone in four of his last five starts. He faces Emmet Sheehan, who has struggled significantly with contact quality, posting a 6.16 ERA over his last five outings and allowing a nearly 10% barrel rate.
Moreno's elite contact skills and superior splits against righties (.313 AVG vs. .263 vs. LHP) make this an ideal spot.
With 84-degree weather and wind blowing out to right field, even his moderate power profile gets a boost if he puts the ball in the air. Given he has produced 5 RBIs in his last 10 games, he doesn't just rely on his own hits to clear this total; he is consistently involved in the Diamondbacks' scoring plays.
Ketel MarteOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+350
LActual 0
Ketel Marte represents the strongest power-matchup play on the board today. He faces Emmet Sheehan, a right-hander whose statistical profile is a target for power hitters.
Sheehan is a fly-ball specialist with a 0.67 GO/AO ratio and a high 9.9% barrel rate allowed, leading to a significant 1.75 HR/9 mark this season. Marte, a switch-hitter, will bat left-handed against Sheehan, which is Sheehan's weaker split; he has surrendered 9 of his 15 home runs to lefties this season while allowing an .816 OPS.
With temperatures in the mid-80s and the wind blowing out toward right field at Dodger Stadium, Marte’s leadoff position ensures he gets maximum plate appearances to capitalize on Sheehan's propensity for giving up the long ball.
Teoscar HernandezOVER 0.5 Home Runs Home Runs+330
LActual 0
Teoscar Hernandez is in a prime bounce-back spot facing an inexperienced rookie left-hander. Mitch Bratt is making just his second career MLB start, and while his sample size is small, he allowed a 50% hard-hit rate in his debut.
Hernandez is a veteran power threat who thrives on fastball velocity, and Bratt’s 92 mph fastball is within his wheelhouse. The Dodgers' lineup is missing key pieces like Will Smith, putting more pressure on Hernandez to produce in the middle-to-lower half of the order.
The atmospheric conditions — high heat and wind blowing out to right field — favor Hernandez's ability to drive the ball to the gaps or over the wall. At +330, the price for a proven power hitter facing a rookie in a 'bullpen day' environment is a calculated risk worth taking.
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