Julio Urias (5-2, 3.71 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (74-59) meet Clayton Richard (1-3, 3.51 ERA) and the San Diego Padres (55-78) in the first of a three-game division series at Dodger Stadium. The game starts at 10:10 p.m. ET on Friday, Sep. 2 and will air on SNLA and FSSD.
In his last start, Urias pitched 6.0 innings, giving up one run, striking out eight and walking two in a 3-2 victory over the Cubs. The Padres were victorious over the Marlins 1-0 the last time Richard pitched. He went 7.0 innings, allowing zero runs, striking out three and walking one. Wil Myers (.262, 83 Rs, 24 HRs, 75 RBIs, 24 SBs) has been hitting the ball well for the Padres, going 2 for 4 yesterday with two runs, one home run, and two RBIs.
Oddsmakers have deemed this game an even matchup and the Over/Under (O/U) is unavailable at the moment. The Dodgers have a SU record of 29-24 against teams in their division. Teams routinely struggle to score runs against the Dodgers, who allow only 3.4 runs per home game. The Dodgers don’t allow many hitters to get on base, ranking third in the league with a 1.199 WHIP. They have been extremely effective at striking opposing batters out, leading the NL with 9.2 strikeouts per game.
Against divisional foes, the Padres are 22-28 SU. During the last 10 games, they averaged 3.1 runs per game, below their 4.3 season average. The Padres have racked up 110 steals on the year, making them one of the most threatening base-running teams in the league.
The Dodgers have mostly come out on top against the Padres in their previous 13 games this season, earning an 8-5 record. This game will feature Richard (LHP) on the mound against the Dodgers, who have a 16-18 record when they take on a left-handed starter. Taking the hill against the Padres will be the left-hander Urias. They sport a 16-18 record against southpaws.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD
Notes
For the 10th time this season, the Dodgers registered at least two errors in a game.
The Dodgers are coming into this matchup after a high-scoring game where they scored a whopping 10 runs. The Padres have a 0-13 record when opponents score that many runs or more.
When they are outhit, the Padres are 12-59. The Dodgers have a 15-42 record when opponents outhit them.
San Diego ranks in the bottom half of the league at 17th when it comes to home runs, hitting 152 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top half with 157.
Ranking 15th, San Diego is in the top half of the league in hits, notching 7.94 per game. Los Angeles ranks in the top 10 at ninth with 8.50.
Ranking 28th, San Diego is near the bottom of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.698). Los Angeles ranks in the bottom half at 18th with an OPS of .732.
When the Padres allow at least one home run, they are 27-55. When the Dodgers allow one or more homers, they have a 34-47 record.
