Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Scheduled First Pitch: 6:40 p.m. PT / 9:40 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet LA, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.TV
WEATHER FORECAST — PHOENIX, AZ (6:40 p.m. PT)
(Chase Field is a retractable‑roof stadium; weather influences roof‑status decisions)
Temperature: 108°F
Humidity: 22%
Wind: 9 mph from the west
Conditions: Extremely hot, clear skies
Ballpark Impact: Roof almost certainly closed; neutral hitting environment with slight pitcher advantage.
CURRENT ROSTERS
Los Angeles Dodgers
Lineup:
Mookie Betts — SS
Shohei Ohtani — DH
Freddie Freeman — 1B
Will Smith — C
Max Muncy — 3B
Teoscar Hernández — RF
Andy Pages — LF
Gavin Lux — 2B
James Outman — CF
Bench: Miguel Rojas, Chris Taylor, Kody Hoese
Bullpen: Blake Treinen, Brusdar Graterol, Alex Vesia, Ryan Brasier, Michael Grove
Arizona Diamondbacks
Lineup:
Corbin Carroll — CF
Ketel Marte — 2B
Christian Walker — 1B
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. — LF
Eugenio Suárez — 3B
Gabriel Moreno — C
Jake McCarthy — RF
Blaze Alexander — SS
Joc Pederson — DH
Bench: Geraldo Perdomo, Pavin Smith, Jordan Lawlar
Bullpen: Paul Sewald, Kevin Ginkel, Joe Mantiply, Luis Frías, Bryce Jarvis
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Will Smith – Probable (thumb soreness)
Max Muncy – Questionable (quad tightness)
Walker Buehler – Out (forearm)
Arizona Diamondbacks
Corbin Carroll – Probable (shoulder)
Gabriel Moreno – Questionable (knee)
Zac Gallen – Out (elbow)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers — Last 5 Games
W 7–3 vs San Francisco
W 4–2 vs San Francisco
L 1–5 at San Francisco
W 6–4 at San Francisco
W 8–2 at San Francisco Trend: Pitching staff surging; offense stabilizing with Ohtani’s power spike.
Arizona Diamondbacks — Last 5 Games
W 9–4 vs Colorado
W 8–1 vs Colorado
L 3–7 vs Colorado
W 5–3 at San Diego
L 2–6 at San Diego Trend: Offense inconsistent; bullpen strong but overworked.
SERIES HISTORY
2021–2026: Dodgers lead 52–28
At Chase Field: Dodgers lead 26–14
Last meeting (2026): Dodgers 5, Diamondbacks 2
Key trend: Dodgers’ right‑handed power has consistently punished Arizona’s pitching in Phoenix.
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Shohei Ohtani (LAD) vs Merrill Kelly (ARI)
Kelly’s changeup/curveball mix vs Ohtani’s elite bat speed. Ohtani has a .330 AVG vs right‑handed changeups this season.
2. Corbin Carroll (ARI) vs Rōki Sasaki (LAD)
Sasaki’s 100‑mph fastball vs Carroll’s elite contact skills. Carroll must avoid falling behind early; Sasaki dominates 0‑2 counts.
3. Freddie Freeman (LAD) vs Paul Sewald (ARI)
Freeman’s ability to handle elevated fastballs vs Sewald’s rising four‑seamer. Critical late‑inning duel.
4. Christian Walker (ARI) vs Blake Treinen (LAD)
Walker’s power vs Treinen’s heavy sinker. If Treinen enters with runners on, Walker’s ability to lift sinkers becomes dangerous.
PITCHING OUTLOOK
Rōki Sasaki — RHP, Dodgers
2026 Stats: 2.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP
Strengths: Triple‑digit fastball, devastating splitter, elite strikeout rate
Concern: Occasional splitter command lapses
Advantage: Arizona struggles vs elite velocity
Merrill Kelly — RHP, Diamondbacks
2026 Stats: 3.63 ERA, 1.17 WHIP
Strengths: Excellent command, strong changeup
Concern: Vulnerable to left‑handed power (Freeman, Muncy, Outman)
Advantage: Dodgers struggle vs pitchers who mix speeds effectively
BETTING TRENDS
Dodgers are 7–3 in their last 10 games.
Diamondbacks are 5–5 in their last 10 games.
Overs have hit in 6 of Arizona’s last 8 games.
Unders have hit in 4 of Los Angeles’ last 6 games.
Dodgers have won 8 of the last 10 head‑to‑head meetings.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 175
Arizona Diamondbacks 9
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, August 6, 2026
