MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (38-21) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (31-27)

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Chase Field — Phoenix, Arizona

First Pitch: 6:40 PM MST / 6:40 PM PT / 9:40 PM ET

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

Probable Pitchers:

LAD — Gavin Stone / Emmet Sheehan (RHP) (Sheehan expected)

ARI — Eduardo Rodríguez (LHP)

VENUE & WEATHER

Venue: Chase Field Surface: Natural grass (roof‑controlled environment) Weather:

Outside: 98°F, dry desert heat

Roof: Expected closed due to temperature

Impact: Neutral‑to‑slightly hitter‑friendly indoors; boosts line‑drive hitters

INJURY REPORT

Los Angeles Dodgers

Mookie Betts — Probable (hand soreness)

Freddie Freeman — Probable (elbow bruise)

Max Muncy — Out (oblique)

Walker Buehler — Out (elbow)

Bobby Miller — Out (shoulder)

Dodgers remain elite despite rotation injuries.

Arizona Diamondbacks

Corbin Carroll — Probable (wrist)

Ketel Marte — Probable (hamstring tightness)

Gabriel Moreno — Day‑to‑Day (thumb)

Jordan Lawlar — Out (shoulder)

Merrill Kelly — Out (lat)

Arizona’s lineup is mostly intact, but pitching depth is thin.

TEAM RECORDS & RECENT FORM

LOS ANGELES DODGERS (38–21)

Last 10: 7–3 Road Record: 18–12 Run Differential: +72

The Dodgers are rolling behind:

Top‑5 offense

Elite bullpen

Deep lineup even with injuries

Strong road performance

Sheehan has been inconsistent but flashes high‑end stuff.

ARIZONA DIAMONDBACKS (31–27)

Last 10: 5–5 Home Record: 16–13 Run Differential: +14

Arizona is competitive but streaky:

Offense is explosive when Carroll/Marte are healthy

Bullpen remains unreliable

Eduardo Rodríguez has been their most consistent starter

They’ve won 4 of their last 6 at home.

STARTING PITCHING MATCHUP

LAD — Emmet Sheehan (RHP)

2026 Stats:

4–2, 4.12 ERA

1.26 WHIP

10.1 K/9

33% CSW rate

Profile:

High‑spin fastball

Swing‑and‑miss slider

Command can be erratic

Vulnerable to left‑handed hitters

Key Factor: Arizona’s lefties (Carroll, McCarthy, Pederson) match up well.

ARI — Eduardo Rodríguez (LHP)

2026 Stats:

5–3, 3.44 ERA

1.18 WHIP

8.5 K/9

44% ground‑ball rate

Profile:

Cutter/changeup combo

Excellent vs. right‑handed power

Strong home splits

Keeps ball in the yard

Key Factor: Dodgers rank top‑5 vs. left‑handed pitching — tough matchup for E‑Rod.

KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS

Mookie Betts (LAD) vs. Eduardo Rodríguez

Betts crushes lefties and handles cutters well. Advantage: Dodgers

Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs. E‑Rod

Freeman hits lefties better than most left‑handed hitters in MLB. Advantage: Dodgers

Corbin Carroll (ARI) vs. Sheehan

Carroll’s speed and bat‑to‑ball skills challenge Sheehan’s command. Advantage: Diamondbacks

Ketel Marte (ARI) vs. Dodgers Bullpen

Marte is dangerous late, but LA’s bullpen is elite. Advantage: Dodgers

SERIES HISTORY

Last 10 meetings: Dodgers lead 7–3

At Chase Field: Dodgers have won 8 of last 11

Average margin last 5 games: Dodgers +2.4

LA has dominated this matchup for years.

BETTING TRENDS

Los Angeles Dodgers

7–3 in last 10

5–1 in last 6 road games

Over is 4–1 in last 5

6–2 in Sheehan’s last 8 starts

Arizona Diamondbacks

4–2 in last 6 home games

Under is 5–3 in last 8

2–5 in last 7 vs. NL West

Head‑to‑Head

Dodgers 7–3 last 10

Over is 6–4 last 10

Dodgers 8–3 in last 11 at Chase Field

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers                      – 157

Arizona Diamondbacks                 9

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 31, 2026