Venue: George M. Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
First Pitch: 1:10 PM ET
Broadcast: MLB Network, FOX Sports
Key Storylines
- Dodgers Surge: Los Angeles enters the game with a 64–46 record, fresh off a dominant 5–0 shutout win over Tampa Bay.
- Rays Slide: Tampa Bay has dropped four straight and sits at 54–57, falling behind in the AL Wild Card race.
- Pitching Duel: Former Cy Young winner Blake Snell (1–0, 2.00 ERA) returns from injury for the Dodgers, while Drew Rasmussen (8–5, 2.96 ERA) takes the mound for the Rays.
Pitching Matchup Breakdown
| Pitcher | Team | ERA | WHIP | K% | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blake Snell | Dodgers | 2.00 | — | 34.6% | Returning from shoulder inflammation; hit 97 mph in rehab |
| Drew Rasmussen | Rays | 2.96 | 1.03 | — | Stellar 5-year run with Tampa; tough vs righties |
Player Spotlight
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Shohei Ohtani: 38 HR, 73 RBI, .605 SLG – elite power threat
- Will Smith: .325 AVG, 171 wRC+, 3.9 fWAR – top catcher in MLB
- Freddie Freeman: 91.0 EV, 45.2% Hard Hit – consistent slugger
Tampa Bay Rays
- Junior Caminero: 27 HR, 71 RBI – team leader in power
- Yandy Díaz: .283 AVG, 18 HR – solid contact hitter
- Brandon Lowe: .275 AVG, 19 HR – key contributor vs lefties
Recent Trends & Stats
| Team | Last 10 Games | Batting Avg | ERA | Run Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dodgers | 5–5 | .248 | 3.41 | +1 |
| Rays | 2–8 | .220 | 5.34 | –20 |
- Under Trend: The Under is 7-0-1 in Dodgers’ last 8 games
- Rays vs Lefties: Tampa has a .655 OPS vs LHP – bottom-tier performance
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 121
Tampa Bay Rays 8.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Friday, August 1, 2025
