Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California
First Pitch: 10:10 PM ET / 7:10 PM PT
Broadcast: MASN • SportsNet LA • MLB.TV
The Orioles continue their West Coast trip with one of their toughest assignments of the season: facing the 49–27 Dodgers, who own one of MLB’s best home records and send Yoshinobu Yamamoto—their ace-caliber right‑hander—to the mound. Baltimore counters with Trent Rogers, the young right‑hander still trying to find consistency at the major‑league level.
WEATHER REPORT — LOS ANGELES, CA
(Open‑air ballpark — weather will influence play)
Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
Conditions: Clear, dry Southern California evening
Wind: 6–9 mph blowing out to left field
Humidity: 55–60%
Impact:
Slight boost to right‑handed power hitters
Ideal pitching conditions overall
INJURY REPORT
Baltimore Orioles
Gunnar Henderson — OUT (shoulder)
Cedric Mullins — Probable (quad tightness)
John Means — OUT (elbow)
Kyle Bradish — OUT (UCL)
Ryan Mountcastle — Probable (wrist)
Los Angeles Dodgers
Mookie Betts — Probable (rest day possible)
Max Muncy — OUT (oblique)
Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow)
Evan Phillips — Probable (back tightness)
Jason Heyward — OUT (knee)
TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM
Baltimore Orioles (35–42)
Last 10: 4–6
Road Record: 16–23
Trend: Pitching inconsistent; offense struggling without Henderson.
Key Note: Orioles averaging 3.6 runs per game over last 12.
Los Angeles Dodgers (49–27)
Last 10: 7–3
Home Record: 27–12
Trend: Elite pitching; lineup producing steady power.
Key Note: Dodgers have allowed 3 runs or fewer in 8 of their last 11.
PITCHING MATCHUP BREAKDOWN
BAL — RHP Trent Rogers
2026 Stats: 4.72 ERA | 1.36 WHIP
Profile:
Fastball/slider/changeup mix
Can generate strikeouts but struggles with command
Prone to early‑inning trouble
Recent Form:
5.10 ERA over last 4 starts
High walk rate; elevated pitch counts
Key Concern: Dodgers crush mistakes, especially at home.
LAD — RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto
2026 Stats: 2.89 ERA | 1.07 WHIP
Profile:
Elite command
Devastating splitter and curveball
Excellent at Dodger Stadium
Recent Form:
2.45 ERA over last 5 starts
WHIP under 1.00 in that span
Key Strength: Orioles rank bottom‑third in MLB vs elite splitters.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Rutschman is Baltimore’s most reliable bat.
Yamamoto’s splitter could neutralize him if he’s forced into chase counts.
Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs Trent Rogers
Freeman hitting .330 over last 20 games.
Rogers’ fastball command issues are a dangerous matchup.
Will Smith (LAD) vs Orioles Bullpen
Smith’s power vs a Baltimore bullpen with a 4.48 ERA.
Late‑inning advantage Dodgers.
Jordan Westburg (BAL) vs Yamamoto
Westburg’s power gives Baltimore a chance, but Yamamoto rarely gives up barrels.
SERIES HISTORY
2025 Season Series: Dodgers won 2–1
Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 6–4
At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 4 of last 5
Trend: Low‑scoring games — average combined runs: 7.4
BETTING TRENDS
Baltimore Orioles
3–7 in last 10 road games
6 of last 9: Under
2–5 in Rogers’ last 7 starts
Los Angeles Dodgers
8–3 in last 11 overall
5 of last 7: Under
7–2 in Yamamoto’s last 9 starts
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 8.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 250
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, June 19, 2026
