Scott Kazmir (4-3, 4.38 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (30-27) meet Matt Wisler (2-5, 3.16 ERA) and the Atlanta Braves (16-39) in the last of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the last game 4-0, and Los Angeles leads the series 2-0. The game gets underway at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jun. 5 and will air on SNLA and FSSO.
In his most recent outing, Kazmir pitched 6.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out seven and walking one in a 5-0 victory over the Cubs. The Braves were unsuccessful against the Giants 4-0 the last time Wisler pitched. He went 7.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out two and walking two. Freddie Freeman (.250, 26 Rs, 9 HRs, 16 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is currently unavailable. The most recent 10-game stretch for the Dodgers has gone great. Over that span, Los Angeles is averaging 0.0 runs per game, well over their season average of 0.0. Transitioning to the Los Angeles defense and pitching staff, teams routinely struggle to score runs against the Dodgers, who allow only 0.0 runs per game. The Dodgers don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking second in the league with a 1.077 WHIP.
During the last 10 games, they averaged 0.0 runs per game, above their 0.0 season average. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the Atlanta pitchers. They’ve allowed 0.0 runs per game during that span, which is lower than their season average of 0.0.
In their previous five games this season, the Dodgers have a 4-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
Atlanta has won 28% (5-13) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Los Angeles has won 44% (8-10) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Braves didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Dodgers have an 8-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they are outhit, the Braves are 4-26. The Dodgers have a 4-22 record when opponents outhit them.
Atlanta ranks at the bottom of the league when it comes to home runs, hitting 22 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half with 57.
Los Angeles and Atlanta both rank near the bottom of the league in hits. Los Angeles sits at 25th with 7.93 hits per game and Atlanta ranks 29th with 7.55.
Ranking 30th, Atlanta is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.604). Los Angeles ranks near the bottom at 26th with an OPS of .684.
The Braves are 5-28 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Dodgers are 9-20 when they allow at least one homer.
