Zack Greinke (12-2, 1.59 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (66-51) go up against Anthony DeSclafani (7-7, 3.75 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (51-64) in the last of a four-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the last game 8-3 and Los Angeles leads the series 2-1. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Aug. 16 and will air on FSOH and SNLA.
In his most recent outing, Greinke pitched 6.0 innings, giving up zero runs, striking out six and walking one in a 5-0 victory over the Nationals. Adrian Gonzalez (.294, 65 Rs, 24 HRs, 73 RBIs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 4 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Reds were unsuccessful the last time DeSclafani pitched. He tossed 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out three and walking one in a 4-3 loss to the Diamondbacks. Joey Votto (.307, 66 Rs, 21 HRs, 58 RBIs, 7 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Reds, going 2 for 4 yesterday with one run and one RBI.
Los Angeles is a heavy -240 favorite at home and the Over/Under (O/U) for this matchup is seven runs. When playing as the favorite, the Dodgers have a 59-46 record and overall money line at -924. The Dodgers rank fifth in the majors in home runs with 144. They have been very patient at the plate, ranking second in the NL with an average of 3.4 walks per game. As for the pitching staff, the Dodgers rank fifth in the NL in home ERA with a 3.23 team average. The Dodgers don’t give up many hits to opposing batters at Dodger Stadium, ranking second in the NL with only 8.0 hits allowed per home game.
Across the field, the Reds have a subpar record of 24-44 when they are the underdog and are -1,211 overall with the money line. They have played poorly as the underdog as of late. They managed a 3-7 record when playing as the underdog and an SU record of 3-7. The Reds have racked up 110 steals on the year, making them the most threatening base-running team in the league.
The Dodgers are 2-1 against the Reds this season. This game will feature DeSclafani (RHP) on the mound against the Dodgers, who have a 56-39 record when they take on a right-handed starter. The right-handed Greinke will take the mound against the Reds, who have a 39-48 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing two walks during their last outing. The Reds have a 20-29 record when opponents give up that many walks or fewer.
It looks like the Dodgers have a slight leg up on the Reds, as the Dodgers have won their last two games while the Reds have lost their last two.
When they outhit their opponents, the Reds are 40-16. The Dodgers have a 49-10 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 23rd, Cincinnati sits near the bottom of the league in runs, scoring 456 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top half at 12th with 494.
Los Angeles ranks at the top of the league when it comes to walks with 403 this season. Cincinnati ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 353.
When the Dodgers hit at least one home run, they are 51-32. When the Reds hit at least one homer, they have a 43-32 record.
