MLB Game Preview: Arizona Diamondbacks (48-47) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (61-35)

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Venue: Dodger Stadium

Location: Los Angeles, California

First Pitch: 1:10 PM PT / 4:10 PM ET

Broadcast: Bally Sports Arizona / Spectrum SportsNet LA / MLB.TV

Weather Update — Los Angeles, CA

Temperature: 82–86°F at first pitch

Humidity: 45–55%

Wind: 8–12 mph (blowing out to left field)

Rain Chance: <5%

Impact:

Warm, dry conditions → ball carries well

Boost for right‑handed pull hitters

Pitchers must keep the ball down to avoid early HR damage

Team Records & Standings

Arizona Diamondbacks — 48–47 (3rd in NL West)

Offense inconsistent

Rotation middle‑tier

Bullpen volatile

Road record: 23–26

Los Angeles Dodgers — 61–35 (1st in NL West)

Elite lineup depth

Rotation stabilizing behind Sheehan

Bullpen top‑tier

Home record: 32–16

Injury Report

Arizona Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll — Probable (wrist)

Christian Walker — Out (hamstring)

Zac Gallen — Out (shoulder)

Gabriel Moreno — Questionable (illness)

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts — Probable (ankle)

Freddie Freeman — Out (back)

Walker Buehler — Out (elbow)

Will Smith — Questionable (illness)

Impact:

Arizona missing Walker reduces middle‑order power.

Dodgers missing Freeman weakens left‑handed slugging but lineup remains elite.

Pitching Matchup — Jack Bratt (ARI) vs. Emmet Sheehan (LAD)

Arizona Diamondbacks — Jack Bratt (RHP)

Record: 4–6 ERA: 4.44 WHIP: 1.31 K/BB: Developing command

Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, changeup, sinker

Scouting Notes:

Slider is his best swing‑and‑miss pitch

Can struggle vs. left‑handed power

Dodgers’ lineup has multiple left‑handed threats

Must avoid elevated fastballs in warm conditions

Los Angeles Dodgers — Emmet Sheehan (RHP)

Record: 8–4 ERA: 3.38 WHIP: 1.18 K/BB: Excellent strikeout ability

Pitch Mix: Four‑seam, slider, changeup

Scouting Notes:

Fastball has elite carry

Diamondbacks’ lineup struggles vs. high‑velocity pitching

Dodger Stadium suits his fly‑ball tendencies

Can dominate right‑handed hitters

Recent Team Form

Arizona Diamondbacks — Last 10 Games

4–6

Offense averaging 4.2 runs per game

Bullpen ERA: 4.45

Trending downward; scoring issues persist

Los Angeles Dodgers — Last 10 Games

7–3

Offense averaging 5.1 runs per game

Rotation ERA: 3.55

Trending upward; strong home dominance

Series History

All‑Time: Dodgers lead 260–205

Last 10 Meetings: Dodgers lead 7–3

2026 Season Series: Dodgers lead 2–1

At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers have won 6 of last 8

Key Note: Arizona has scored 3 or fewer in 7 of their last 10 games vs. Los Angeles.

Key Player Matchups

Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Jack Bratt (ARI)

Betts: .282 AVG, 17 HR

Bratt struggles vs. elite right‑handed hitters Edge: Betts

Shohei Ohtani (LAD) vs. Diamondbacks Bullpen

Ohtani: .289 AVG, 22 HR

Arizona bullpen ranks bottom‑third in WHIP Edge: Ohtani

Corbin Carroll (ARI) vs. Emmet Sheehan (LAD)

Carroll: .265 AVG, 12 HR, elite speed

Sheehan’s fastball can neutralize aggressive hitters Edge: Sheehan

Ketel Marte (ARI) vs. Dodgers Pitching

Marte: .271 AVG, 15 HR

Dodgers pitching struggles at times vs. switch‑hitters Edge: Slight to Marte

Statistical Comparison (2026 Season)

CategoryDiamondbacksDodgers
Runs per Game4.345.02
Team ERA4.323.78
Bullpen ERA4.453.55
OPS.714.762
Home Runs101128
Defensive Runs Saved+4+11

Key Insight: Dodgers hold advantages in offense, pitching depth, bullpen reliability, and home‑field performance.

Betting Trends

Arizona Diamondbacks

3–7 in last 10 road games

2–8 in last 10 vs. NL West

Unders hit in 5 of last 7 Bratt starts

D‑backs 1–6 in last seven Sunday games

Los Angeles Dodgers

8–2 in last 10 home games

6–2 in last 8 vs. teams below .500

Overs hit in 5 of last 7 Sheehan starts

Dodgers 5–1 in last six day games

Head‑to‑Head Trends

Dodgers have covered run line in 6 of last 9

Dodgers average 5.3 runs per game vs. ARI since 2022

Diamondbacks have scored 3 or fewer in 7 of last 10 vs. LAD

Game Odds

Arizona Diamondbacks                9.5

Los Angeles Dodgers                  – 218

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, July 11, 2026

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