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The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to welcome the Boston Red Sox to Dodger Stadium on Sunday evening, with first pitch scheduled for 7:20 p.m. ET. All eyes will be on Freddie Freeman, who enters the contest carrying an 11-game hitting streak, as the Dodgers aim to extend their dominance in the National League West.
Emmet Sheehan, holding a 4-7 record and a 4.95 ERA, is slated to take the mound for the Dodgers, who boast a stellar 69-42 season mark and currently sit atop their division. On the opposing side, Jake Bennett, with a 6-4 record and a sharp 2.74 ERA, is expected to start for the Red Sox, who stand at 59-51 and occupy third place in the American League East.
Fans can catch the action live on NBC or via Peacock, with streaming also available through Fubo. For those planning to attend in person, tickets are accessible via StubHub.
Betting Lines and Odds
The Dodgers enter as heavy favorites on the moneyline at -190, while the Red Sox are listed as underdogs at +155. The over/under for total runs is set at 7, with the over priced at -115 and the under at -105.
Injury Reports
Both teams are dealing with notable absences. The Dodgers' injured list includes Blake Treinen (elbow), Brock Stewart (shoulder), Will Klein (elbow), Bobby Miller (shoulder), Gavin Stone (shoulder), Jake Cousins (elbow), Will Smith (neck), Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), Blake Snell (elbow), Tyler Glasnow (back), and Ben Casparius (shoulder). The Red Sox counter with Curtis Mead (hand), Isiah Kiner-Falefa (forearm), Marcelo Mayer (forearm), Tanner Houck (elbow), Zack Kelly (elbow), Trevor Story (abdomen), Garrett Crochet (shoulder), Roman Anthony (wrist), Johan Oviedo (elbow), Kutter Crawford (wrist), Triston Casas (knee), and Willson Contreras (head, day-to-day).
Key Player Stats
Shohei Ohtani has been a force for the Dodgers, slashing .291/.395/.544 with 24 home runs (11th in MLB), 67 RBIs (18th), and an OPS of .939 (4th). Over 465 plate appearances, he has struck out at a 22.8% clip, walked 14% of the time, scored 70 runs, and swiped six bases on eight attempts.
Freeman, in 467 plate appearances, has launched 15 homers, driven in 54 runs, and scored 57 times. His line stands at .310/.385/.490, with a 16.3% strikeout rate and a 10.7% walk rate.
For the Red Sox, Willson Contreras has been a standout, hitting 23 home runs (15th in MLB) and collecting 67 RBIs (18th). In 419 plate appearances, he owns a .288 average, .396 on-base percentage, and .547 slugging percentage, with an 11% walk rate and a 25.1% strikeout rate.
Ceddanne Rafaela has also impressed, slashing .288/.327/.471 across 436 plate appearances. He has 14 homers, 56 RBIs, 15 stolen bases on 21 attempts, and 54 runs scored, while striking out at a 20.2% rate and walking just 4.1% of the time.
This preview was generated with the assistance of Data Skrive. Photo credits: Jamie Squire, Ishika Samant, Scott Taetsch, Alika Jenner / Getty Images.
Originally reported by theathleticuk.