After dropping two straight series, the Dodgers are heading into a brutal matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks, who are currently locked in a serious fight for a wild card spot. This isn’t just any series, either. These same D-backs already swept the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium just last month, from July 10-12.
Arizona’s Red-Hot Streak
The Diamondbacks are coming into this series absolutely on fire. They’ve snagged 15 wins in their last 22 games and are straight up owning at home, boasting a 32-23 record this season. Chase Field has been a tough place for visitors, and with that wild card berth in their sights, you know they’re not holding anything back.
Sasaki Takes The Mound In The Desert Heat
The Dodgers will send Roki Sasaki to the mound for the series opener on Friday night. It’s gonna be a scorcher in Phoenix all weekend, with triple-digit highs in the forecast, so everyone’s gonna appreciate that Chase Field roof. Remember that last trip to Chase? The Dodgers did manage to win two out of three games there from June 1-3, so maybe there’s a good vibe for them in Arizona, despite that recent sweep back in LA.
It all kicks off Friday night at 6:40 p.m. PT at Chase Field. You can catch the game on SportsNet LA or listen on AM 570 for English or KTNQ 1020 AM for Spanish. This series is huge for the Dodgers to stop the bleeding and for the D-backs to keep their wild card push alive. It’s gonna be a battle in the desert.
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Originally reported by True Blue LA.
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