Clayton Kershaw (6-1, 1.67 ERA) gets the start for the Los Angeles Dodgers (22-23) as they go up against Brandon Finnegan (1-2, 4.44 ERA) and the Cincinnati Reds (15-29) in the first of a three-game series at Dodger Stadium. The Reds enter this series on a seven-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Monday, May. 23 and will air on SNLA and FSOH.
In his most recent outing, Kershaw pitched 8.0 innings, giving up one run and striking out 11 in a 5-1 victory over the Angels. Joc Pederson (.254, 21 Rs, 8 HRs, 21 RBIs, 1 SB) continued his strong season yesterday, going 2 for 7 with one run. The Reds were unsuccessful against the Indians 8-7 the last time Finnegan pitched. He went 5.2 innings, allowing four runs (one unearned) and striking out six. Adam Duvall (.264, 17 Rs, 8 HRs, 17 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 4 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI.
Notes
Cincinnati recorded at least two errors for the 10th time this season.
The Dodgers managed to give up five walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Reds who are coming in with a 3-1 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they are outhit, the Dodgers are 2-19. The Reds have a 4-23 record when opponents outhit them.
Los Angeles and Cincinnati both rank in the bottom half of the league in home runs. Los Angeles sits at 17th with 44 home runs this season and Cincinnati ranks 16th with 46.
Ranking 28th, Cincinnati is near the bottom of the league in walks, notching 105 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 152.
The Dodgers are 16-12 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Reds are 12-16 when they hit at least one homer.
