Mike Bolsinger (4-2, 2.76 ERA) and Steven Matz (1-0, 2.35 ERA) start in the last of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (46-36) and the New York Mets (41-41) at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the last game 4-3 and the series is currently tied 1-1. Action begins at 4:10 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jul. 5 and can be seen on PIX11 and SportsNet LA.
Bolsinger pitched 4.0 innings in his most recent start, surrendering zero runs and striking out four in a 10-6 defeat to the Diamondbacks. Adrian Gonzalez (.291, 44 Rs, 15 HRs, 50 RBIs) went 1 for 5 yesterday with one run, one home run, and one RBI. Matz went 7.2 innings, surrendering two runs, striking out six and walking three in a 7-2 win over the Reds in his last outing. Curtis Granderson (.251, 42 Rs, 13 HRs, 28 RBIs, 5 SBs) went 1 for 5 yesterday.
Los Angeles is a -135 favorite against New York and the Over/Under (O/U) for this game is sitting at seven runs. The Dodgers have an overall money line of -892 and a record as the favorite of 39-33. The Dodgers are one of the best in the MLB in terms of home runs with 104. Turning to the pitchers, opposing offenses have been stifled by the Dodgers, who have a team ERA of only 3.25. The Dodgers are the third-best team in the league at limiting hits and walks to their opponents, recording a WHIP of 1.19 so far this season. Opponents have consistently been struck out by the Dodgers, who lead the NL in strikeouts per home game with 9.2.
In the other locker room, New York is coming in with an overall money line of -44 and a disappointing record of 8-27 as the underdog. Offensively, the Mets have really sputtered in the last 10 games. They have decreased their season average of 3.4 runs per game by averaging 1.9 during that stretch. The Mets allow 3.7 runs per game, but have improved upon those numbers in the past 10 games, allowing 2.1 runs per game during that span. When it comes to preventing batters from getting on base, the Mets are one of the best in the league with a WHIP of 1.20 for the season.
The Dodgers have a bad 4-8 record against left-handed starting pitchers on the year, which is what they’ll be facing when Matz takes the mound. Bolsinger (RHP) will be on the hill against the Mets, who have a 34-33 record against right-handed starting pitchers.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
When leading after 7 innings, Los Angeles is 18-13, while New York is 17-16.
The Dodgers are coming into this game after allowing zero walks during their last outing. The Mets have a 2-6 record when opponents give up that many walks.
When they are outhit, the Mets are 11-34. The Dodgers have a 10-25 record when opponents outhit them.
Ranking 23rd in home runs, New York has hit 65 this season. Los Angeles ranks fourth with 104 home runs.
Los Angeles and New York both rank in the top half of the league in hits. Los Angeles sits at 11th with 8.41 hits per game and New York ranks 15th with 7.65.
Ranking 30th, New York is at the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.652). Los Angeles ranks in the top five at second with an OPS of .762.
The Mets are 17-27 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Dodgers are 18-24 when they allow at least one homer.
