Gavin Stone is making his first start of the season as the Los Angeles Dodgers (18-13) match up against the Philadelphia Phillies (15-16) at Dodger Stadium on Wednesday with the home team eyeing a sweep of the three-game series. The Dodgers lead the series 2-0 after winning 13-1 on Tuesday, their fifth straight victory overall.
Starter Julio Urias got the win, allowing one run on one hit over seven innings and striking out 10. Miguel Vargas went 4 for 5 with three doubles, two runs, and three RBIs in the win. Freddie Freeman added a home run and a double. He scored two runs and drove in two. Trea Turner was 1 for 3 with a solo home run for the Phillies.
ON THE MOUND
Aaron Nola (2-2, 4.46 ERA) is set to start for Philadelphia. The righty allowed one run over eight innings in his last start, a 3-1 road win over the Astros on Friday. He got the win, yielding three hits while striking out six.
Nola is making his first appearance against the Dodgers this season. Over two starts against the Dodgers in 2022, Nola was 0-0 with a 4.38 ERA over 12.1 innings. He had 17 strikeouts and three walks. For Los Angeles, right-hander Stone gets the start, his season debut.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, Philadelphia has averaged 3.4 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 4.2. Against righties like Stone this season, the Phils have a .773 OPS. Brandon Marsh is the team’s strongest performer against right-handers with a 1.006 OPS in 65 at-bats.
Los Angeles is averaging 8.0 runs per game in the last five, up from 5.5 for the season, with an improved slash line (.310/.410/.532). The Dodgers have ann .828 OPS against right-handers in 2023, second highest in the league. With a 1.161 OPS over 58 at-bats, Max Muncy has been their best hitter against right-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
Philadelphia is on a three-game losing streak on the road, bringing their record to 7-11 in 2023. The Phils have scored 3.9 runs per game away from home, while allowing 6.0 runs. Los Angeles has won five in a row at their home ballpark.
The Dodgers are 11-6 at home this season, averaging 5.8 runs per game while surrendering 2.9. In the last 10 meetings at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles is 6-4 with an average scoreline of 6.7-4.4.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Phillies are fourth in the NL East, five games behind the division-leading Braves. The Dodgers lead the NL West by one games over the Diamondbacks.
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