Venue: Citizens Bank Park — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
First Pitch: 6:40 PM ET / 3:40 PM PT
Surface: Natural grass
Capacity: ~43,000
Venue Profile — Citizens Bank Park
One of MLB’s most hitter‑friendly parks:
Short LF power alley boosts right‑handed pull hitters.
Wind patterns often favor HR carry, especially in summer.
Phillies’ lineup thrives here, especially Harper and Bohm.
Dodgers have historically hit well in Philadelphia due to their RH power core.
Weather Forecast — Philadelphia, PA
Temperature: 86–89°F
Humidity: 60–70%
Wind: 10–14 mph (blowing out to right‑center)
Conditions: Hot, humid, partly cloudy
Impact: Boosts HR carry → advantage to power hitters.
Team Form & Statistical Profile
Los Angeles Dodgers (64‑38)
Last 10 Games: 7‑3 Runs Per Game: 5.12 Runs Allowed: 3.98 Road Record: 31‑20
Team Identity
Elite lineup depth
Heavy reliance on Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, Shohei Ohtani, Will Smith
Strong rotation despite injuries
Bullpen among the best in MLB
One of the most consistent teams in baseball
Philadelphia Phillies (56‑46)
Last 10 Games: 5‑5 Runs Per Game: 4.68 Runs Allowed: 4.41 Home Record: 29‑22
Team Identity
Power‑driven offense
Heavy reliance on Bryce Harper, Alec Bohm, Trea Turner, Kyle Schwarber
Strong rotation front end
Bullpen inconsistency
One of the most dangerous home offenses in the NL
Listed Injury Reports
Los Angeles Dodgers
Walker Buehler (SP): Out — elbow
Clayton Kershaw (SP): Out — shoulder
Gavin Lux (INF): Day‑to‑day — ankle
Blake Treinen (RP): Out — forearm
Jason Heyward (OF): Day‑to‑day — back
Dodgers’ rotation depth remains thin, but lineup is fully intact.
Philadelphia Phillies
Ranger Suárez (SP): Out — elbow
Seranthony Domínguez (RP): Out — shoulder
Brandon Marsh (OF): Day‑to‑day — knee
Cristopher Sánchez (SP): Day‑to‑day — back
Garrett Stubbs (C): Out — oblique
Phillies’ bullpen injuries are significant.
Probable Pitchers
Los Angeles Dodgers — Eric Lauer (LHP)
2026 Stats:
Record: 4‑3
ERA: 4.12
WHIP: 1.31
K/BB: Average
Strengths: Fastball/slider combo, good vs lefties
Weaknesses: HR susceptibility, especially vs RH power
Matchup Outlook
Phillies’ RH power (Bohm, Turner, Castellanos) matches well vs Lauer.
Lauer must keep the ball down to avoid HR damage.
Key battle: Lauer vs Harper, who crushes left‑handed pitching at home.
Philadelphia Phillies — Aaron Nola (RHP)
2026 Stats:
Record: 9‑6
ERA: 3.61
WHIP: 1.12
K/BB: Excellent
Strengths: Curveball depth, elite command
Weaknesses: Occasional HR spikes when fastball leaks up
Matchup Outlook
Dodgers’ RH core (Betts, Smith, Freeman, Ohtani) is a tough matchup.
Nola must rely heavily on his curveball to neutralize LA’s power.
Key battle: Nola vs Ohtani, who hits breaking balls extremely well.
Key Player vs Player Matchups
1. Bryce Harper (PHI) vs Eric Lauer (LAD)
Harper crushes left‑handed pitching
Lauer’s HR susceptibility is a major concern Edge: Harper
2. Shohei Ohtani (LAD) vs Aaron Nola (PHI)
Ohtani excels vs curveballs and elevated heaters
Nola’s curveball is elite but must be perfectly located Edge: Ohtani
3. Mookie Betts (LAD) vs Phillies Bullpen
Betts thrives in late‑inning leverage
Phillies’ bullpen is weakened by injuries Edge: Betts
4. Alec Bohm (PHI) vs Lauer
Bohm’s line‑drive power fits Citizens Bank Park perfectly Edge: Bohm
Recent Team Trends
Los Angeles Dodgers
Offense averaging 5.3 runs last 10
Bullpen ERA: 3.28
Road OPS: .760
Excellent in close games (22‑14 in one‑run contests)
Philadelphia Phillies
Offense averaging 4.6 runs last 10
Bullpen ERA: 4.52
Home OPS: .745
Strong in close games (20‑15 in one‑run contests)
Series History
2026 Season: Dodgers lead 2‑1
Last 20 meetings: Dodgers lead 12‑8
At Citizens Bank Park (last 10): Dodgers 6‑4
Nola career vs LAD: 3.89 ERA
Lauer career vs PHI: 4.72 ERA
Betting Trends
Dodgers ML: 7‑3 last 10
Phillies ML: 5‑5 last 10
Dodgers O/U: Over in 6 of last 10
Phillies O/U: Over in 7 of last 10
Citizens Bank Park Overs: 9 of last 12
Dodgers on road: 8‑2 last 10
Phillies at home: 6‑4 last 10
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 115
Philadelphia Phillies 9.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Tuesday, July 21, 2026
