In the second of a three-game series between the Los Angeles Dodgers (12-12) and the San Diego Padres (8-15) at Dodger Stadium, Ross Stripling (0-1, 3.22 ERA) and Colin Rea (1-1, 5.06 ERA) get the ball. The Dodgers lost the last game 5-1, extending a five-game losing streak. The game starts at 9:10 p.m. ET on Saturday, Apr. 30 and will air on SNLA and FSSD.
In his most recent outing, Stripling pitched 5.1 innings, giving up three runs, striking out three and walking three in a 3-2 loss to the Marlins. Joc Pederson (.270, 12 Rs, 3 HRs, 10 RBIs, 1 SB) went 1 for 3 yesterday. The Padres were also unsuccessful the last time Rea pitched. He pitched well, going 5.0 innings, allowing three runs (one unearned), striking out three and walking two in an 8-5 loss to the Cardinals. Matt Kemp (.284, 13 Rs, 7 HRs, 18 RBIs) has been doing well offensively for the Padres, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and three RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is presently unavailable. Against teams in the NL West, the Dodgers have a SU record of 3-9. Los Angeles has averaged 0.0 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 0.0. The most recent 10 game stretch for Los Angeles’s pitching staff has gone great. Over that span, Los Angeles’s opponents are averaging 0.0 runs per game, below their season average of 0.0. The Dodgers don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking fifth in the league with a 1.144 WHIP.
Against fellow NL West members, the Padres are 10-6 SU. San Diego has been playing better lately, averaging 0.0 runs per game, more than their season average of 0.0. The last 10 games have really brought the best out of the San Diego 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 four games this season, the Dodgers have a 3-1 record.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
San Diego has won 38% (5-8) of its games when leading after seven innings. However, Los Angeles has won 44% (4-5) of its games when taking a late lead.
The Padres managed to give up four walks in their last game. They’ll have to pick it up against the Dodgers who are heading in with a 5-6 record against opponents who give up that many walks or more.
When they outhit their opponents, the Padres are 6-2. The Dodgers have a 10-1 record when outhitting opponents.
Ranking 15th in runs, San Diego has earned 90 this season. Los Angeles ranks ninth with 103 runs.
Ranking 20th, San Diego is in the bottom half of the league in walks, notching 65 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at seventh with 83.
The Dodgers are 7-5 in games where they hit one or more home runs. The Padres are 8-2 when they hit at least one homer.
