The Los Angeles Dodgers are rolling into Philly for a three-game road series against the Phillies starting Monday, and they are bringing some serious heat on the mound. They just snagged a series win against the New York Yankees, taking the first two games before dropping a close 2-1 loss in the second game of a Sunday doubleheader. Remember back in May? The Dodgers owned the Phillies then too, winning two of three at home and absolutely crushing them 9-1 in the rubber match, outscoring them 16-7 for the series. This crew knows how to beat these guys.
Sheehan’s Comeback And Sanchez’s Challenge
First up on Monday, the Dodgers are handing the ball to Emmet Sheehan. This guy was supposed to start earlier, but Saturday’s Yankees game got rained out, pushing Yoshinobu Yamamoto up for the doubleheader and Sheehan back a day. Look, Sheehan had a rough go in June, rocking a 6.00 ERA over 21 innings, which is never pretty. But he clawed his way back right before the All-Star break, throwing 9.2 innings and only giving up four runs in his last two starts. That’s the kind of bounce-back you love to see. He’s got a tough test though, going up against the Phillies’ All-Star pitcher Cristopher Sanchez.
Lauer’s Untouchable Streak and Wrobleski’s All-Star Power
Tuesday night brings Eric Lauer to the hill, and this dude has been straight-up fantastic since he pulled on a Dodgers uniform. He came to LA with a 6.69 ERA, which is, well, not good. But he’s slashed that thing down to 4.81 overall, and get this, he’s rocking a sick 3.12 ERA in his seven appearances for the team. The craziest part? The Dodgers have not lost a single game he has pitched in. That’s a legitimate, game-changing stat right there. He’ll have his work cut out for him though, facing Zack Wheeler, who’s putting together another All-Star season for the Phillies with a 2.13 ERA, striking out 108 batters in 93 innings over 15 starts. Talk about a heavyweight bout!
Then on Wednesday, get ready for the Dodgers’ very own All-Star, Justin Wrobleski. He was electric in the All-Star Game, pitching two innings and punching out five. This southpaw has been a total surprise for the Dodgers all season, cementing himself as a key rotation piece with a 2.69 ERA through 16 appearances. He’s facing Aaron Nola, who’s got a 5.68 ERA through 20 starts. That matchup alone feels like a massive advantage for the Dodgers, doesn’t it?
This three-game set against the Phillies is going to be a real test, especially with Philly bringing out their own All-Stars. But with Sheehan finding his groove, Lauer on an absolute tear where the team just *doesn’t lose*, and Wrobleski flashing All-Star brilliance, the Dodgers are walking in with some serious momentum. Can they keep that undefeated Lauer streak alive? Will Wrobleski continue to dominate? We’re about to find out starting Monday. Get ready for some high-stakes baseball!
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