Venue: Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California
First Pitch: 10:10 PM ET (7:10 PM PT)
Broadcast: MASN, SportsNet LA, MLB Network (select markets)
Weather Forecast
- Temperature: 72–75°F at first pitch
- Wind: 7–10 mph blowing out to left field
- Humidity: 55–60%
- Rain: 0% chance
- Impact: Ideal hitting conditions — warm, dry air + slight wind out = boost for RH power bats.
Injury Report
Baltimore Orioles
- Cedric Mullins — OUT (hamstring strain)
- John Means — OUT (elbow)
- Tyler Wells — OUT (shoulder)
- Ryan Mountcastle — Probable (wrist soreness)
- Colton Cowser — Questionable (illness)
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mookie Betts — OUT (hand fracture)
- Max Muncy — OUT (oblique strain)
- Walker Buehler — OUT (elbow fatigue)
- Gavin Lux — Probable (ankle soreness)
- Evan Phillips — OUT (lat strain)
Team Records & Recent Form
Baltimore Orioles (35–41)
- Last 10: 4–6
- Road Record: 15–22
- Run Differential: -28
- Trend: Pitching staff struggling; offense inconsistent without Mullins.
- Key Note: Orioles are 2–8 in their last 10 road games vs teams above .500.
Los Angeles Dodgers (48–27)
- Last 10: 7–3
- Home Record: 26–12
- Run Differential: +78
- Trend: Even with injuries, lineup depth and elite pitching keep them rolling.
- Key Note: Dodgers are 12–4 in their last 16 home night games.
Pitching Matchup
Baltimore — Kyle Gibson (RHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 4–7
- ERA: 4.89
- WHIP: 1.39
- K/BB: 63/25
- Road ERA: 5.12
Scouting Notes:
- Veteran sinkerballer who relies on soft contact.
- Dodgers rank top 5 in MLB vs sinkers, a major concern.
- Vulnerable to left-handed power — Freeman, Outman, Lux all strong matchups.
- Has allowed 4+ ER in 5 of his last 7 starts.
Los Angeles — Rōki Sasaki (RHP)
2026 Stats:
- Record: 8–2
- ERA: 2.41
- WHIP: 0.97
- K/BB: 112/18
- Home ERA: 2.18
Scouting Notes:
- One of MLB’s most dominant arms — triple-digit fastball + devastating splitter.
- Orioles rank 23rd vs elite velocity and 26th vs splitters.
- Sasaki has allowed 2 ER or fewer in 9 of his last 11 starts.
- Dodger Stadium’s conditions enhance his strikeout potential.
Key Player Matchups
Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs Sasaki
- Rutschman hitting .292 vs RHP, but Sasaki’s splitter is a nightmare matchup.
- Orioles need him to produce to stay competitive.
Gunnar Henderson (BAL) vs RHP
- Henderson slugging .510 vs RHP, but Sasaki’s velocity may neutralize him.
Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs Gibson
- Freeman hitting .330 at home and crushes sinkers.
- One of the best matchups on the board.
Will Smith (LAD) vs RHP
- Smith hitting .305 in June and thrives vs soft-contact pitchers.
Series History
- Last 10 meetings: Dodgers lead 7–3
- At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers lead 5–1 since 2010
- Recent Trend: 4 of last 6 matchups have gone OVER the total.
Betting Trends
Baltimore Orioles
- 2–8 in last 10 road games vs winning teams
- Over is 6–2 in their last 8
- Orioles 1–5 in Gibson’s last 6 starts
Los Angeles Dodgers
- 12–4 in last 16 home night games
- Under is 7–3 in their last 10 at home
- Dodgers 9–2 in Sasaki’s last 11 starts
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9.5
Los Angeles Dodgers – 208
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 18, 2026
