Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 3, 2024

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Jul 3, 2024 6:15 AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks, looking to snap a road losing streak, face off against the first-place Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday, July 3, 2024, at 10:10 PM. The Diamondbacks, currently fourth in the NL West, will aim to even the series against the Dodgers, who lead the season series 4-3.
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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers statistics

Stat Diamondbacks Dodgers
Hits 717 (11th) 755 (4th)
Batting Average .251 (8th) .257 (5th)
Runs Batted In 379 (12th) 421 (3rd)
Runs 399 (10th) 436 (3rd)
Home Runs 82 (21st) 114 (3rd)
Walks 272 (9th) 325 (2nd)
Stolen Bases 47 (20th) 48 (Tied-18th)
Strikeouts 665 (23rd) 695 (18th)
Pitches 12471 (12th) 13228 (1st)

Los Angeles Dodgers recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/2/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks W 6-5
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

Arizona Diamondbacks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/2/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers L 6-5
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

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers predictions

As the Diamondbacks gear up to take on the Dodgers, eyes will definitely be on key players like Corbin Carroll and Christian Walker. Carroll, who's been showing promising signs at the plate, is expected to deliver by getting on base and disrupting the Dodgers with his speed, which might just turn the game around for Arizona. Walker, on the other hand, is projected to put his power on display, potentially adding some crucial RBIs to tighten the contest. These players stepping up could be pivotal for the Diamondbacks as they look to snap their road losing streak.

Switching dugouts to the Dodgers, all eyes are likely to be on Shohei Ohtani, whose phenomenal season stats point towards another strong performance. His consistency at bat could easily see him driving in runs and possibly going deep. Alongside Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, known for his reliable hitting, could be a big contributor to keeping the scoreboard ticking. The collective effort of these Dodgers stalwarts will be crucial, especially given their robust batting lineup that can change the complexion of the game swiftly.

Now, making predictions in baseball is always a fun but tricky affair, isn't it? Given the Dodgers' formidable lineup and consistent performances at home, they seem well-positioned to extend their current series lead. The Dodgers' depth and stronger bullpen might just overshadow the spirited efforts of the Diamondbacks. Expect a close game, but the Dodgers might just have that extra edge to clinch a victory in this encounter.

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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers game info

Venue Dodger Stadium
Location Los Angeles, California
First pitch Wed 10:10 PM
Temperature 78°
Chance of Rain 0%

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