Ross Stripling (3-4, 4.04 ERA) and the Los Angeles Dodgers (71-55) go up against Matt Moore (7-10, 4.18 ERA) and the San Francisco Giants (68-58) in the last of a three-game division series at Dodger Stadium. The Dodgers won the last game 1-0, and Los Angeles leads the series 2-0. The game gets underway at 10:10 p.m. ET on Thursday, Aug. 25 and will air on CSBA and SNLA.
In his most recent outing, Stripling pitched 5.0 innings, giving up three runs (one unearned), striking out five and walking two in a 5-4 loss to the Phillies. Justin Turner (.279, 61 Rs, 24 HRs, 74 RBIs, 3 SBs) played well again yesterday, going 2 for 3 with one run, one home run, and one RBI. The Giants were also unsuccessful the last time Moore pitched. He went 5.0 innings, allowing three runs, striking out three and walking three in a 9-5 loss to the Mets.
Los Angeles is favored by a small -115 margin in its matchup against San Francisco. The matchup currently has an eight-run Over/Under (O/U). The Dodgers perform well as a favorite with a 62-36 record, but haven’t fared as well with the overall money line (-341). They have performed well against their division to earn a SU record of 27-21 and a 26-14 record when they were the favorite. Los Angeles has averaged 7.1 runs per game over the last 10 games, higher than its season average of 4.6. Los Angeles’s pitching staff has fallen apart in the past 10 games. Its average runs allowed per game rose to 6.1 during that span, compared to its 4.0 season average. The Dodgers are second in the league in WHIP at 1.186.
On the other side, the Giants have a record of 18-25 when they are the underdog and are -400 overall with the money line. Against teams in their division, they are 31-19 SU, but have a 6-8 record when they were an underdog to win. The Giants are one of the top NL pitching staffs on the road, essentially shutting down opponents to the tune of four runs allowed per away game. They have a WHIP of 1.235 on the year, good for fifth in the league.
The Dodgers will take on a left-hander (Moore) in this game and have a 15-15 record against left-handed starting pitchers this season. The right-handed Stripling will take the mound against the Giants, who have a 44-42 record against righty starters this season.
Predictions: SU Winner – LAD, O/U – Over
Notes
The Giants lost their last game by a one-run margin. In games decided by one run, the Dodgers are 17-18. The Giants are 24-19 in close games this season.
When leading after seven innings, Los Angeles is 27-21, while San Francisco is 25-21.
The Giants didn’t score any runs in their last game. The Dodgers have a 12-0 record when they don’t allow any runs.
When they are outhit, the Giants are 12-39. The Dodgers have a 13-39 record when opponents outhit them.
San Francisco ranks near the bottom of the league at 29th when it comes to home runs, hitting 102 this season. Los Angeles ranks in the top half with 153.
Ranking eighth, Los Angeles is in the top 10 of the league in hits, notching 8.67 per game. San Francisco ranks in the top five at fourth with 8.98.
Ranking 17th, San Francisco is in the bottom half of the league for its on-base plus slugging percentage (.735). Los Angeles ranks in the top half with an OPS of .740.
The Giants are 31-47 in games where they allow one or more home runs. The Dodgers are 33-43 when they allow at least one homer.
