Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Los Angeles Dodgers: Preview, Predictions and Picks for July 4, 2024

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Jul 4, 2024 6:15 AM
The Arizona Diamondbacks head to Dodger Stadium to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a pivotal matchup on Thursday, July 4, 2024, at 9:10 PM. The series is currently tied 1-1, and the Dodgers will look to capitalize on their strong home record (26-17) to take the lead. The Diamondbacks, meanwhile, will aim to build on their decent road performance (20-23) to even the series.
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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
7/3/24 vs Arizona Diamondbacks L 12-4
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

Arizona Diamondbacks recent games

Game Date Opponent Result Score
7/3/24 @ Los Angeles Dodgers W 12-4
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

Diamondbacks vs Dodgers predictions

As the Arizona Diamondbacks square off against the Los Angeles Dodgers, certain players from the D-backs are poised to make significant impacts. Zac Gallen, with an ERA of 2.83 and a WHIP of 1.07 this season, is expected to deliver a strong pitching performance, potentially racking up strikeouts and holding the Dodgers' hitters at bay. On the offensive side, keep an eye on Ketel Marte and Christian Walker. Marte's consistent hitting, with an average of .286, could be crucial in getting on base and setting up scoring opportunities, while Walker's power-hitting ability, evidenced by his 20 home runs, will be key in driving in runs.

For the Dodgers, it'll be fascinating to see how Landon Knack holds up in his starting role. With an impressive ERA of 2.08 and a WHIP of 0.96, Knack is expected to handle the Diamondbacks' lineup effectively. Offensively, Shohei Ohtani continues to be a major threat—batting an impressive .319 with 27 homers. His ability to influence the game both at the plate and on base cannot be underestimated. Freddie Freeman is another Dodger who likely will play a pivotal role; his knack for getting on base and driving in runs could turn the game in favor of Los Angeles if he finds his rhythm early.

Given the strengths and recent performances of both teams, it's shaping up to be a closely contested affair. However, the Dodgers might have a slight edge due to their explosive offense and solid pitching depth. If Ohtani and the rest of the lineup can capitalize on scoring opportunities and if Knack can hold his own on the mound, Los Angeles could very well come out on top in this matchup. Still, don't count out the Diamondbacks, as a stellar outing from Gallen could keep things interesting right to the last pitch.

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Diamondbacks vs Dodgers game info

Venue Dodger Stadium
Location Los Angeles, California
First pitch Thu 9:10 PM
Temperature 78°
Chance of Rain 0%

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