Ross Stripling (3-6, 4.15 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (77-60) meet Shelby Miller (2-10, 6.81 ERA) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (58-79) in the second of a three-game division series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the last game 10-2, and Los Angeles leads the series 1-0. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Tuesday, Sep. 6 and will air on FSAZ and SNLA.
In his last start, Stripling pitched 6.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking one in a 7-0 loss to the Rockies. Corey Seager (.316, 91 Rs, 24 HRs, 65 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 3 for 5 with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs. The Diamondbacks were also unsuccessful the last time Miller pitched. He had a good outing, pitching 6.0 innings, giving up two runs, striking out three and walking one in a 4-2 loss to the Giants. Jake Lamb (.260, 70 Rs, 27 HRs, 84 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 3 yesterday with one RBI.
Notes
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 31-24, while Arizona is 28-41.
The Diamondbacks are coming off of a hot pitching game where they recorded nine strikeouts. The Dodgers have a record of 33-23 when they are struck out that many times or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Diamondbacks are 42-15. The Dodgers have a 55-16 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 16th in runs, Los Angeles has earned 620 this season. Arizona ranks 13th with 632 runs.
Ranking 17th, Los Angeles is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.737). Arizona ranks in the top half at 13th with an OPS of .752.
When the Diamondbacks allow at least one home run, they are 31-64. When the Dodgers allow one or more homers, they have a 35-48 record.
