First pitch 10:15 p.m. ET
Venue: UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, California
The Dodgers (first in the NL West, already clinched or near a division title) host the Giants (fourth in the NL West) to open a three-game series. Los Angeles is one of the top teams in baseball with elite pitching and offense, while San Francisco is playing out the string after a difficult season. This is the eighth meeting of the year; the Giants hold a narrow 4-3 series edge so far.
Starting Pitchers
Giants: LHP Cesar Perdomo (0-1, 3.68 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 11 K in 14.2 IP across 2 starts / 3 appearances). A recent call-up with limited big-league experience; mixed results in his early outings.
Dodgers: RHP Tyler Glasnow (4-1, 3.50 ERA, 0.97 WHIP, 77 K in 61.2 IP across 11 starts). High-strikeout pitcher (11.2 K/9) with excellent control in a solid season; continues to miss bats effectively.
Glasnow holds a clear advantage in experience, strikeout rate, WHIP, and overall effectiveness against a struggling Giants lineup.
Current Player Rosters & Projected Lineups
Giants key pieces: Jung Hoo Lee (.274 AVG), Bryce Eldridge, Drew Gilbert, Jonah Cox, Turner Hill, and supporting depth. The lineup has been impacted by injuries but features some young talent and contact hitters.
Projected orders often mix speed/contact at the top with power in the middle when available.
Dodgers key pieces: Freddie Freeman (.295 AVG), Mookie Betts, Max Muncy (power), Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernández, Tommy Edman, Will Smith, and others. Deep, balanced offense with star power across the board.
Projected lineups typically feature Edman/Betts/Freeman high, Muncy and Hernández in the heart of the order, and a strong supporting cast.
Injury Reports
Giants:
Victor Bericoto (LF, 10-day IL), JT Brubaker (RP, 15-day IL), Matt Gage (RP, 60-day IL), Marcelo Mayer (2B, 10-day IL), Sam Hentges (RP, 15-day IL), plus longer-term absences including Rafael Devers (60-day IL), Matt Chapman, Willy Adames, Harrison Bader, and others. Multiple key position players sidelined.
Dodgers:
Edwin Díaz (RP, 15-day IL, nearing return), Gavin Stone (SP, 60-day IL), Jake Cousins (RP, 60-day IL), Dalton Rushing (C, 10-day IL), Andy Pages (CF, 10-day IL), plus others (e.g., Roki Sasaki, Shohei Ohtani status monitored). Core everyday stars largely available.
Weather Forecast (Dodger Stadium)
Mostly cloudy to sunny with highs in the mid-to-upper 70s (°F). Southwest winds around 10–15 mph. Mostly clear evening with lows in the mid-to-upper 60s. Comfortable conditions with low chance of precipitation — typical late-September Southern California weather.
Recent Team Forms
Giants: Roughly 5-5 in last 10; competitive in spots but overall struggling on the road (28-50) and in one-run games.
Dodgers: 7-3 in last 10; strong at home (47-28) with excellent pitching and timely hitting.
Los Angeles enters with superior momentum and home dominance.
Series History
Giants lead the 2026 season series 4-3 entering this matchup. Historical rivalry games are competitive, but the Dodgers have been the stronger club overall this year. This series continues the long-standing NL West rivalry.
Key Player vs. Player Matchups
Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and Max Muncy (Dodgers stars) vs. Cesar Perdomo’s limited big-league sample — potential for early damage against a young left-hander.
Jung Hoo Lee and Bryce Eldridge (Giants leaders) vs. Tyler Glasnow’s high-velocity, high-K arsenal — a difficult matchup for San Francisco’s hitters.
Overall: Dodgers’ superior roster depth, home park advantage, and Glasnow’s stuff vs. Giants’ resilience and any late-season motivation. Bullpen and late-inning execution will matter if the game stays close.
Betting Trends
Markets heavily favor Los Angeles due to the massive record disparity, home field, and pitching matchup. pitchers’ duel early) or a small play on Giants +1.5 as a high-risk underdog value if seeking coverage.
Game Odds
San Francisco Giants 8
Los Angeles Dodgers – 290
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, September 17, 2026
