⚾ Dodgers vs Rays – MLB Game Preview (August 3, 2025)
Game Details
- Date: Sunday, August 3, 2025
- Time: 12:10 PM ET
- Venue: Steinbrenner Field, Tampa, FL
- Broadcast: ESPN, MLB.tv
Game Storylines
Dodgers Look to Clinch Series on the Road
The Los Angeles Dodgers, leaders of the NL West, aim to take the rubber match after splitting the first two games of the series. With a 29-26 road record, they’ve shown resilience away from home. Shohei Ohtani continues his MVP-caliber season with 38 home runs and 73 RBIs, while Freddie Freeman is batting .385 over his last 10 games.
Rays Fighting to Stay Alive in AL East
The Tampa Bay Rays are fourth in the AL East and have struggled recently, going 2-8 in their last 10 games. However, they bounced back with a 4-0 win on Saturday, thanks to solid pitching and timely hitting. Yandy Díaz (.285 AVG, 20 HR) and Junior Caminero (3 HR in last 10 games) lead the offensive charge.
Pitching Matchup
- Yamamoto has been dominant in July with a 2.70 ERA.
- Boyle makes his first career start vs the Dodgers.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 165
Tampa Bay Rays 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odd Direct as of Saturday, August 2, 2025
