Probables: BAL RHP Young vs. LAD RHP Emmet Sheehan (6–3, 3.44 ERA)
First Pitch: 1:10 PM PT (4:10 PM ET)
Television: MASN, SportsNet LA, MLB.TV
Venue & Weather
Dodger Stadium — Los Angeles, California
- Expected Conditions: 79°F, sunny
- Wind: 8–12 mph out to left field
- Humidity: ~48%
- Chance of Rain: <1%
- Impact:
- Boost to right-handed pull power
- Afternoon sun increases ball carry
- Run environment projected: +6–8% above average
Injury Report
Baltimore Orioles
- Adley Rutschman (knee) — Day-to-day, expected to start
- Gunnar Henderson (hamstring) — Out, major lineup loss
- John Means (elbow) — Out, rotation depth weakened
- Craig Kimbrel (shoulder fatigue) — Available but monitored
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Mookie Betts (hand) — Out, major lineup loss
- Max Muncy (oblique) — Day-to-day, likely bench role
- Walker Buehler (elbow) — Out, no impact today
- Blake Treinen (back) — Out, bullpen depth reduced
Team Records & Recent Form
Baltimore Orioles (36–42)
- Last 10: 4–6
- Road Record: 17–23
- Run Differential: –21
- Strengths: emerging young bats, solid middle relief
- Weaknesses: inconsistent rotation, missing Henderson’s production
Los Angeles Dodgers (49–28)
- Last 10: 7–3
- Home Record: 27–13
- Run Differential: +72
- Strengths: elite lineup depth, strong rotation, excellent home-field performance
- Weaknesses: bullpen inconsistency, missing Betts’ OBP and defense
Series History
- 2023–2026 Combined: Dodgers lead 7–4
- At Dodger Stadium: Dodgers lead 4–1
- Last 6 meetings: Dodgers lead 4–2
- Average scoring in LA: 9.0 runs/game
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
BALTIMORE — RHP Young
(Scouting-based projection; limited MLB sample) Profile:
- Fastball: 95–97 mph
- Slider: 84–87 mph
- Curveball: 78–80 mph
- Changeup: 88 mph
- Command: inconsistent
- Fly-ball tendencies
Strengths:
- High strikeout upside
- Effective vs. right-handed hitters
- Good velocity plays well up in zone
Weaknesses:
- Fly-ball profile is dangerous at Dodger Stadium in daytime
- Vulnerable to left-handed power
- Dodgers have multiple LH threats (Freeman, Lux, Outman)
Dodgers vs. Young:
- First career matchup
LOS ANGELES — RHP Emmet Sheehan
2026 Stats: 6–3, 3.44 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 78 K in 76 IP Pitch Mix:
- 4-seam: 95–97 mph
- Slider: 84–86 mph
- Changeup: 86 mph
- Curveball: 78 mph
Strengths:
- Excellent swing-and-miss profile
- Dominant vs. right-handed hitters
- Strong home splits (3.12 ERA at Dodger Stadium)
Weaknesses:
- Occasional HR issues vs. left-handed hitters
- Orioles have several LH bats with lift (O’Hearn, Mullins, Cowser)
Orioles vs. Sheehan:
- Rutschman: 1-for-3
- Santander: 1-for-4
- Mullins: 1-for-3
Key Player Matchups
Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. Young
- Freeman hitting .318 with .560 SLG vs RHP
- Young’s fly-ball tendencies are a problem
- Edge: Freeman
Adley Rutschman (BAL) vs. Sheehan
- Rutschman hitting .302 with .380 OBP vs RHP
- Sheehan’s changeup is key
- Edge: Even
Ryan O’Hearn (BAL) vs. Sheehan
- O’Hearn hitting .290 with .515 SLG vs RHP
- Sheehan’s slider must stay down
- Edge: O’Hearn
Will Smith (LAD) vs. Young
- Smith hitting .295 with .510 SLG vs RHP
- Young’s command volatility favors Smith
- Edge: Smith
Betting Trends
Baltimore Orioles
- 3–8 in last 11 road games
- 2–7 in last 9 vs. NL West
- Over is 6–2 in last 8 Young starts
- Orioles 1–5 in last 6 Sunday games
Los Angeles Dodgers
- 8–3 in last 11 home games
- 6–1 in last 7 vs. losing teams
- Under is 5–2 in last 7 Sheehan starts
- Dodgers 5–1 in last 6 vs. BAL
Head-to-Head
- Dodgers 4–2 last 6
- Over is 4–1 last 5 in LA
- Home team is 6–3 last 9
Game Odds
Baltimore Orioles 9
Los Angeles Dodgers – 220
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Saturday, June 20, 2026
