Free MLB Picks Today: Los Angeles Dodgers vs San Diego Padres 5/14/23

The Los Angeles Dodgers (25-15) host the San Diego Padres (19-21) at Dodger Stadium on Sunday with the home team eyeing a sweep of the three-game series. The Dodgers lead the series 2-0 after winning 4-2 on Saturday, their fourth straight head-to-head victory and fourth in five games this season.

Starter Julio Urias went seven innings, giving up two runs on three hits, to get the win, and Caleb Ferguson threw 0.1 scoreless innings to pick up his first save of the season.

Freddie Freeman went 2 for 3 with a double and two runs in the win. J.D. Martinez added a home run and three RBIs. Juan Soto was 2 for 4 with a solo home run for the Padres. Ha-Seong Kim added a solo home run.

ON THE MOUND

Ryan Weathers (1-1, 2.50 ERA) is slated to start for San Diego. The left-hander threw a scoreless inning in relief in his last appearance, a 6-0 road defeat against the Cubs on April 25. He had no strikeouts and no walks.

For Los Angeles, righty Tony Gonsolin (0-1, 1.93 ERA) is on the mound. It’s his first appearance of the season against the Padres. Gonsolin made two appearances against the Padres in 2022, both as the starter, striking out 14 and walking one over 12.2 innings (2-0, 0.71).

In his last start on Monday, Gonsolin took the loss on the road against the Brewers. He threw six innings and gave up three runs (0 ER) on three hits, striking out six, in the 9-3 defeat.

AT THE PLATE

Over the last five games, San Diego has averaged 3.2 runs a game, a small drop compared to their season average of 4.0. Against right-handed pitchers like Gonsolin this season, the Padres have a .676 OPS. Soto is the team’s strongest performer against right-handers with a 1.075 OPS in 93 at-bats.

Los Angeles is averaging only 5.0 runs per game in the last five, down slightly from 5.4 for the season. The Dodgers have a .712 OPS against southpaws in 2023. With a .952 OPS over 34 at-bats, James Outman has been their best hitter against left-handers.

HOME AND AWAY

San Diego is on a four-game losing streak on the road, bringing their record to 9-10 in 2023. The Padres have scored 3.8 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.2 runs. Los Angeles has won eight in a row at Dodger Stadium.

The Dodgers are 14-6 at home this season, averaging 5.8 runs per game while surrendering 3.0. In the last 10 meetings at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles is 8-2 with an average scoreline of 5.8-2.8.