Julio Urias, one of this season’s toughest pitchers, is set to take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers (-105) as they face off against the San Diego Padres (-115) at Dodger Stadium on Saturday. The early total was set at 8.5 runs.The Padres (74-59) took Friday’s series opener 7-1, their fourth straight victory overall and third in 11 games against the Dodgers this season. Yu Darvish threw seven scoreless innings- striking out nine – for the win. Brandon Drury was 1 for 2 with a home run, two runs, and two RBIs in the win. Manny Machado added a home run and two RBIs. Justin Turner’s hitting streak reached 12 as he went 2 for 4 with two doubles and one run for the Dodgers (90-41).
ON THE MOUND
Sean Manaea (7-7, 4.90 ERA) is slated for the start for San Diego. The lefty allowed six runs over four innings in his last start, a 15-7 road defeat against the Royals on Sunday. He was charged with the loss, giving up 10 hits while striking out four. Over two previous starts against the Dodgers this season, Manaea has allowed 14 earned runs over 8.1 innings (0-2, 15.12). He has struck out 12 and walked four.For Los Angeles, lefty Urias (14-7, 2.32 ERA) gets the start. He has made one prior start against the Padres this season, giving up one runs over five innings in a 6-1 road win on April 22. He gave up two hits and walked three, while striking out six in the win.In his last start on Sunday, Urias got the win on the road against the Marlins. He threw six innings and gave up one run on one hit, striking out seven and walking four in the 8-1 triumph. The lefty ranks second in the NL in ERA and tied for third in wins.
AT THE PLATE
Over the last five games, San Diego has averaged 5.8 runs a game, up from their season average of 4.5, while slashing better across the board (.244/.340/.430). Against left-handed pitchers like Urias this season, the Padres have a .702 OPS. Drury is the team’s most potent producer against left-handers with a .943 OPS in 127 at-bats.Los Angeles is averaging only 2.4 runs per game in the last five, down from 5.3 for the season, with their slash line slipping across the board (.167/.262/.247). The Dodgers have a .764 OPS against left-handers in 2022. With a 1.025 OPS over 123 at-bats, Mookie Betts has been their best hitter against left-handers.
HOME AND AWAY
San Diego is on a four-game winning streak on the road, bringing their record to 39-31 in 2022. The Padres have scored 5.0 runs per game away from home, while allowing 4.4 runs. Los Angeles has gone 45-17 at home this season, averaging 5.3 runs per game while surrendering 3.4. Los Angeles is 8-2 in the last 10 meetings at Dodger Stadium with an average scoreline of 5.7-3.1.
STANDINGS UPDATE
The Dodgers lead the NL West by 17 games over the Padres. The Padres currently occupy one of the Wild Card spots, sitting second.
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