Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 2, 2024

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Jul 2, 2024 6:16 AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks travel to Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, July 2, 2024, to face the Los Angeles Dodgers in a crucial matchup. The Dodgers, with a strong 52-33 overall record and 25-16 home record, look to take the series lead against the Diamondbacks, who are struggling on the road with a 19-22 record. Expect a thrilling contest as these two teams clash in the highly competitive NL West.
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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers statistics

Stat Diamondbacks Dodgers
Hits 707 (10th) 743 (4th)
Batting Average .250 (9th) .256 (4th)
Runs Batted In 375 (11th) 415 (3rd)
Runs 394 (9th) 430 (3rd)
Home Runs 80 (20th) 113 (3rd)
Walks 268 (9th) 323 (2nd)
Stolen Bases 47 (20th) 48 (Tied-18th)
Strikeouts 656 (22nd) 688 (18th)
Pitches 12311 (12th) 13086 (1st)

Los Angeles Dodgers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/30/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 10-4
6/29/24 @ San Francisco Giants W 14-7 F/11
6/28/24 @ San Francisco Giants L 5-3
6/26/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 4-0
6/25/24 @ Chicago White Sox W 4-3

Arizona Diamondbacks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
6/30/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 5-1
6/29/24 vs Oakland Athletics W 3-0
6/28/24 vs Oakland Athletics L 9-4
6/27/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 13-6
6/26/24 vs Minnesota Twins L 8-3

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers predictions

Alright, diving into the upcoming matchup between the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Los Angeles Dodgers, it seems like some key players on the Diamondbacks could be turning heads. Ketel Marte, who’s already making waves with his .287 batting average, looks poised for a strong performance. His ability to connect with the ball consistently could really put the pressure on the Dodgers' defense. On the pitching side, Ryne Nelson might find it challenging against a robust Dodgers lineup, but his strikeout skills could come in handy to get some critical outs when it matters.

Switching over to the Dodgers, all eyes might be on Shohei Ohtani. With a batting average of .316 and 26 homers to boot, he's a threat every time he steps up to the plate. His impact both in the lineup and on the field can't be overstated. On the mound for the Dodgers, Bobby Miller, despite a rocky season, might just find his rhythm. If Miller can manage to keep his composure and limit walks, he could very well navigate through the Diamondbacks' lineup effectively, leveraging his home park advantage at Dodger Stadium.

Considering the current form and stats, the Dodgers seem to have the edge in this one, especially with their stronger team stats in runs, hits, and home run categories. Although the Diamondbacks aren’t to be underestimated, especially with sporadic bursts of brilliance from key players, the Dodgers' lineup depth and higher overall performance might just be too much for Arizona to handle in this evenly poised series at Dodger Stadium.

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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers game info

Venue Dodger Stadium
Location Los Angeles, California
First pitch Tue 10:10 PM
Temperature 79°
Chance of Rain 0%

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