Free MLB Picks Today: Los Angeles Dodgers vs New York Yankees 6/3/23

A pair of hot hitters are set to face off when the New York Yankees (34-25) take on the Los Angeles Dodgers (35-23) at Dodger Stadium on Saturday, as J.D. Martinez and his 16-game hitting streak host Gleyber Torres and his 12-game streak.

The Dodgers took Friday’s series opener 8-4. Clayton Kershaw went seven innings to get the win, allowing two runs on four hits and striking out nine.

Mookie Betts went 4 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs in the win. Martinez added a home run and two runs. Josh Donaldson was 2 for 4 with two home runs and three RBIs for the Yankees. Giancarlo Stanton added a home run and two runs.

ON THE MOUND

Gerrit Cole (6-0, 2.93 ERA) is slated to get the start for New York. The righty ranks fifth in the AL in strikeouts (79). Cole allowed six runs (five earned) over six innings in his last start, a 10-7 road win over the Padres on Sunday. He got the win, scattering four hits while striking out nine and walking three.

For Los Angeles, right-hander Michael Grove (0-1, 8.44 ERA) is on the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Yankees. In his last start on April 20, Grove took a no-decision on the road against the Cubs. He threw three innings and gave up two runs on five hits, walking two, in the 6-2 victory.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, New York has averaged 6.8 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.7, while performing better across the board (.276/.318/.508). Against righties like Grove this season, the Yanks have a .733 OPS.

Aaron Judge is the team’s most potent producer against right-handers with a 1.172 OPS in 141 at-bats. Los Angeles is averaging 7.8 runs per game in the last five, up from 5.6 for the season, with an improved slash line (.316/.380/.632).

The Dodgers have ann .800 OPS against right-handers in 2023, second highest in the league. With a .433 OBP over 124 at-bats, Freddie Freeman has their highest on-base percentage against right-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

New York is 15-12 away from Yankee Stadium in 2023, scoring 4.7 runs per game while allowing 4.1 runs. Los Angeles has gone 20-8 at their home ballpark this season, averaging 5.9 runs per game while surrendering 3.3.

The teams have split their last 10 games at Dodger Stadium, though New York has the scoring advantage with an average final margin of 4.3-3.7.