MLB Game Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers (56-39) vs. San Francisco Giants (52-43)

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Venue: Oracle Park, San Francisco, CA
First Pitch: 4:05 PM ET
Broadcast: NBC Sports Bay Area, SportsNet LA, MLB.tv

Game Overview

The Los Angeles Dodgers (56–39) aim to snap a seven-game losing streak as they face the San Francisco Giants (52–43) in a pivotal NL West showdown. The season series is tied 2–2, and Saturday’s matchup marks the fifth meeting between these rivals. With Shohei Ohtani on the mound for LA and Landen Roupp starting for San Francisco, expect a tightly contested battle between power and precision.

Starting Pitchers Breakdown

Los Angeles Dodgers – Shohei Ohtani (0–0, 1.50 ERA)

  • Making his fifth start of the season
  • Has allowed just 1 earned run in 6 innings pitched
  • Opponents batting .200 against him
  • Averaging 9.0 K/9, with three scoreless outings
  • Looking to extend his quality start streak to five games

San Francisco Giants – Landen Roupp (6–5, 3.49 ERA)

  • Has made 18 starts, with 81 strikeouts in 90.1 IP
  • Opponents hitting .263 against him
  • Roupp allowed 6 earned runs in 1.2 IP vs Dodgers earlier this season
  • Seeking his eighth quality start and redemption against LA’s lineup

Key Players to Watch

Los Angeles Dodgers

  • Shohei Ohtani: 32 HR, .614 SLG — ranks 3rd in MLB home runs
  • Will Smith: Batting .326 — 11-for-35 with 3 HR in last 10 games
  • Freddie Freeman: .285 AVG, 18 HR — consistent threat in middle of lineup
  • Mookie Betts: 12 HR, 35 BB — elite OBP and defensive versatility

San Francisco Giants

  • Heliot Ramos: .265 AVG, 14 HR, 47 RBI — team leader in batting average
  • Rafael Devers: 17 HR, 67 RBI — ranks 10th in MLB RBI
  • Willy Adames: 13-for-36 with 3 HR and 12 RBI in last 10 games
  • Jung Hoo Lee: 7 triples, .245 AVG — speed and gap power
  • Dodgers are 2–1 vs Giants this season, outscoring them 18–15
  • Giants are 28–18 at home, with a 3.55 team ERA (4th in MLB)
  • Dodgers have scored just 10 runs in last 6 games, including four 1-run outings
  • Giants are 7–3 in last 10 games, despite a 13–0 loss to Philly

Game Odds

Los Angeles Dodgers      7.5

San Francisco Giants      – 136

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, July 11, 2025

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