Freddie Freeman will be looking to extend his 21-game on-base streak as the Los Angeles Dodgers (109-48) host the Colorado Rockies (65-92) at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. The Dodgers took Friday’s series opener 10-1, their ninth head-to-head victory in 14 games this season. Starter Clayton Kershaw threw six scoreless innings for the win. Mookie Betts went 3 for 4 with two doubles, one run, and one RBI in the win. Cody Bellinger added a home run and three RBIs. Brendan Rodgers was 3 for 3 with a double and one run for the Rockies.
ON THE MOUND
Kyle Freeland (9-11, 4.69 ERA) is set for the start for Colorado. The southpaw allowed seven runs (six earned) over 2.2 innings in his last start, a 13-6 home defeat against the Padres on Sunday. He was charged with the loss, giving up nine hits while striking out two. Over four previous starts against the Dodgers this season, Freeland has allowed 15 earned runs over 21.1 innings (2-2, 6.33). He has struck out 22 and walked six. For Los Angeles, RHP Michael Grove (1-0, 4.07 ERA) will toe the rubber. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Rockies. In his last start on Sunday, Grove got the win at home against the Cardinals. He threw five innings and gave up one run on three hits, striking out three and walking one in the 4-1 triumph.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Colorado has averaged only 3.2 runs a game, down from their season average of 4.3, while slashing worse across the board (.225/.280/.337). Against righties like Grove this season, the Rockies have a .687 OPS. C.J. Cron is the team’s best hitter against right-handers with a .833 OPS in 390 at-bats. Los Angeles is averaging only 4.6 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 5.3 for the season. The Dodgers have a .754 OPS against southpaws in 2022. With a 1.011 OPS over 146 at-bats, Betts has been their best hitter against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Colorado is on a four-game losing streak in road games, bringing their record to 24-52 in 2022. The Rockies have scored 3.0 runs per game away from home, while allowing 5.0 runs. Los Angeles has won three in a row in front of their home fans. The Dodgers are 55-21 at home this season, averaging 5.3 runs per game while surrendering 3.4. Los Angeles is 7-3 in the last 10 meetings at Dodger Stadium with an average scoreline of 3.9-2.9.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Dodgers lead the NL West by 23 games over the Padres. The Rockies are fifth in the NL West, 44 games behind the Dodgers.
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