Venue: Chase Field, Phoenix, Arizona
Scheduled First Pitch: 5:10 p.m. PT / 8:10 p.m. ET
Broadcast: Spectrum SportsNet LA, Bally Sports Arizona, MLB.TV
WEATHER FORECAST — PHOENIX, AZ
(Roof expected to be closed due to extreme heat)
Temperature: 108°F outside at first pitch
Humidity: 22%
Wind: 10 mph from the southwest
Conditions: Hot, dry desert evening
Ballpark Impact: With the roof closed, Chase Field plays neutral; pitchers benefit from controlled indoor conditions
PROJECTED STARTING PITCHERS
Los Angeles Dodgers — RHP Yoshinobu Yamamoto
2026 Season: 11–4, 3.12 ERA, 1.07 WHIP
Strengths: Elite command, devastating splitter, high strikeout rate
Concerns: Occasional trouble with hard contact early in games
Notes: Yamamoto has a 2.88 ERA over his last seven starts and has dominated Arizona (career 2.41 ERA vs D‑backs).
Arizona Diamondbacks — RHP Brandon Pfaadt
2026 Season: 8–7, 4.06 ERA, 1.23 WHIP
Strengths: Strong fastball/slider combo, improving strikeout‑to‑walk ratio
Concerns: Vulnerable to left‑handed power; Dodgers’ lineup depth
Notes: Pfaadt has a 3.51 ERA at Chase Field this season and has allowed two runs or fewer in four of his last six starts.
INJURY REPORT
Los Angeles Dodgers
Walker Buehler — 15‑day IL (forearm)
Clayton Kershaw — Out (shoulder)
Blake Treinen — Day‑to‑day (back)
Joe Kelly — 60‑day IL (elbow)
Arizona Diamondbacks
Zac Gallen — 15‑day IL (hamstring)
Tommy Henry — Out (elbow)
Alek Thomas — Day‑to‑day (wrist)
Paul Sewald — 60‑day IL (lat)
RECENT TEAM FORM
Los Angeles Dodgers — Last 10 Games
Record: 7–3
Offense: 5.4 runs per game
Pitching: 3.48 ERA
Trend: Ohtani and Freeman surging; bullpen stabilizing
Arizona Diamondbacks — Last 10 Games
Record: 6–4
Offense: 4.7 runs per game
Pitching: 3.91 ERA
Trend: Carroll heating up; rotation holding steady despite injuries
SERIES HISTORY
2023–2026: Dodgers lead 26–17
At Chase Field: Dodgers lead 14–9
Last Meeting (June 2026): Dodgers won series 2–1
Key Trend: Dodgers’ right‑handed power has consistently produced in Chase Field
KEY PLAYER MATCHUPS
1. Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs Corbin Carroll
Carroll’s elite speed vs Yamamoto’s splitter. Carroll must avoid chasing pitches below the zone.
2. Brandon Pfaadt vs Shohei Ohtani
Ohtani’s left‑handed power vs Pfaadt’s fastball/slider mix. Ohtani has homered twice off Pfaadt in past meetings.
3. Freddie Freeman vs D‑backs Bullpen
Freeman has a .327 average at Chase Field and thrives against Arizona’s right‑handed relievers.
4. Christian Walker vs Dodgers Pitching
Walker’s power vs Yamamoto’s command. Walker has hit Dodgers pitching well historically (.289 career average).
TACTICAL OUTLOOK
Los Angeles Dodgers
Strengths: Deep lineup, elite top‑of‑order, Yamamoto’s command
Concerns: Middle‑relief injuries
Keys to Win:
Yamamoto must neutralize Carroll early
Ohtani/Freeman must drive early run production
Dodgers must avoid late‑inning bullpen exposure
Arizona Diamondbacks
Strengths: Speed, athletic lineup, strong home performance
Concerns: Rotation injuries, bullpen instability
Keys to Win:
Pfaadt must avoid big innings
Carroll/Marte must create pressure on bases
Attack Dodgers’ bullpen aggressively
BETTING TRENDS
Dodgers are 10–4 in their last 14 road games
Diamondbacks are 7–3 in their last 10 home games
Over has hit in 5 of the last 7 Dodgers games
Dodgers are 8–2 in Yamamoto’s last 10 starts
Diamondbacks are 6–1 in Pfaadt’s last seven home starts
Ohtani has reached base in 19 straight games
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 175
Arizona Diamondbacks 8
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 7, 2026
