Comerica Park, Detroit, Michigan | First pitch: 1:10 p.m. ET
TV: DSN / SportsNet LA
The Dodgers (first in the NL West) hold a 1-0 series lead after a 2-1 win on Friday, powered by Tarik Skubal’s strong return to Detroit (6 IP, 1 R, 7 K against his former team) and Freddie Freeman’s go-ahead single. The Tigers (fourth in the AL Central) are struggling badly of late and enter on a skid.
Starting Pitchers
Dodgers: LHP Blake Snell (2-1, 2.57 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 26 K in 21.0 IP)
Recently returned from injury and dominant: last outing 6 scoreless IP with 2 hits vs. Pittsburgh. High strikeout rate and low hit allowance since activation. Faces a Tigers lineup that has struggled against left-handers.
Tigers: RHP Keider Montero (9-8, 3.30 ERA, 0.99 WHIP, 89 K in 133.2 IP)
Solid command pitcher with a strong WHIP. Last start: 5 IP, 3 ER vs. Pittsburgh. Relies on contact management and location rather than overpowering stuff. Has been a reliable arm for Detroit all season.
Projected/Probable Lineups
Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani (L) DH
Freddie Freeman (L) 1B
Mookie Betts (R) SS
Max Muncy (L) 3B
Tommy Edman (S) 2B
Kyle Tucker (L) RF
Teoscar Hernández (R) LF
Hunter Feduccia (L) C
Alek Thomas (L) CF
Tigers
Gleyber Torres (R) 2B
Hao-Yu Lee (R) 3B
Kevin McGonigle (L) SS
Dillon Dingler (R) DH
Eduardo Valencia (R) C
Spencer Torkelson (R) 1B
Ben Malgeri (R) RF
Javier Báez (R) LF
Max Clark (L) CF
Injury Reports
Dodgers
Andy Pages (CF, hand fracture) – 10-day IL
Dalton Rushing (C, arm) – 10-day IL
Roki Sasaki (SP, finger blister), Edwin Díaz (RP, neck), Justin Wrobleski (SP, forearm), Will Klein (RP, elbow) – 15-day IL
Longer-term (60-day): Bobby Miller, Gavin Stone, Blake Treinen, Will Smith (neck), Brusdar Graterol, Kris Bubic, Jake Cousins, Ben Casparius, others
Tigers
Riley Greene (LF, hamstring), Kerry Carpenter (RF, heel), Matt Vierling (CF, adductor) – 10-day IL
Jack Flaherty (SP, flexor) – 15-day IL
Longer-term (60-day): Justin Verlander (hip), Parker Meadows, Wenceel Pérez, Will Vest, Brant Hurter, Reese Olson, Burch Smith, others
Both clubs are missing significant offensive and pitching depth.
Weather Forecast (Comerica Park)
Sunny to mostly sunny, high around 82–83°F. Wind ~8–10 mph SSW. Precipitation chance near 0%. Comfortable conditions with light wind that should not heavily favor either hitters or pitchers.
Recent Team Forms
Dodgers: 7-3 in last 10, strong pitching (3.33 ERA in that span), outscoring opponents. Road record 41-28. Excellent team ERA (3.66, 6th in MLB) and elite BAA against (.218).
Tigers: 2-8 in last 10, anemic offense (.199 BA recently), outscored by 14 runs. Home record 33-34. Decent overall pitching (3.58 ERA) but recent results poor.
Series History (2026)
This is only the second meeting of the season (interleague). Dodgers lead 1-0 after Friday’s 2-1 victory. Remaining game: Sunday at Comerica Park.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups / Storylines
Snell vs. Tigers lefty-vulnerable bats: Detroit’s recent low OPS vs. LHP and overall cold bats favor Snell’s high-K, low-contact profile. Watch Gleyber Torres, Kevin McGonigle, and Dillon Dingler (26 HR, team leader in extra-base hits).
Montero vs. Dodgers lefty-heavy order: Ohtani (30 HR), Freeman (.302 AVG), Muncy, Tucker, and Thomas create a tough left-handed challenge for the righty. Betts and Teoscar Hernández provide right-handed balance.
Freddie Freeman has been consistent; Shohei Ohtani remains the biggest X-factor (power + on-base).
Max Clark (triple in Friday’s game) and Eduardo Valencia showed life against Skubal and could be keys if the Tigers generate traffic.
Bullpens: Dodgers have been reliable lately (Phillips, Stewart, Vesia, Scott); Tigers have shown vulnerability in high-leverage spots.
Betting Trends
Dodgers are heavy favorites on the road due to superior overall talent, recent form, and Snell’s dominance. Low totals reflect both starters’ profiles and the Tigers’ offensive struggles. Unders have been supported in recent low-scoring Tigers games and Snell’s starts.
Game Odds
Los Angeles Dodgers – 184
Detroit Tigers 7
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, August 28, 2026
