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Landon Knack will have the handedness advantage over Fernando Tatis Jr. in today's matchup.
Luis Arraez has gone under 1.5 in 8 of his last 10 games.
Jackson Merrill has gone under 1.5 in 7 of his last 10 games.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Miguel Rojas in the 79th percentile when assessing his batting average ability. As far as temperature and humidity go, the most favorable hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this contest.
When estimating his BABIP talent, Teoscar Hernandez is projected as the 8th-best hitter in the game by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Teoscar Hernandez is penciled in 3rd in the lineup today. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
When assessing his batting average ability, Freddie Freeman is projected as the 7th-best batter in the league by the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Freddie Freeman is projected to bat 3rd in the batting order in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Freddie Freeman will hold the platoon advantage against Dylan Cease today.
When it comes to his overall offensive skill, Jake Cronenworth ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Landon Knack throws from, Jake Cronenworth will have an advantage in today's matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today. Jake Cronenworth will hold the home field advantage in today's game, which figures to boost all of his stats.
Xander Bogaerts's batting average skill is projected to be in the 95th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Xander Bogaerts hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.2% — 82nd percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards MLB's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today. Xander Bogaerts will hold the home field advantage in today's matchup, which figures to improve all of his stats.
Shohei Ohtani projects as the 3rd-best batter in MLB, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Shohei Ohtani is projected to bat 1st in the lineup in this game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Shohei Ohtani will have an edge in today's matchup.
Tommy Edman's batting average skill is projected to be in the 79th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup.
Mookie Betts projects as the 15th-best hitter in baseball, according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). Mookie Betts is projected to bat 2nd in the lineup in this game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Mookie Betts hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and is fortunate to face the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's matchup.
The leading projection system (THE BAT X) projects Gavin Lux in the 84th percentile when assessing his BABIP ability. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Gavin Lux will have the handedness advantage over Dylan Cease in today's matchup. Gavin Lux hits a high percentage of his flyballs to center field (39.4% — 96th percentile) and will have a big advantage facing baseball's 2nd-shallowest CF fences today.
As it relates to his overall offensive talent, Jurickson Profar ranks in the 85th percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Jurickson Profar is projected to bat 3rd in the lineup in this matchup. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today. Home field advantage generally improves hitter metrics in all categories, and Jurickson Profar will hold that advantage today.
When it comes to his overall offensive talent, Manny Machado ranks in the 93rd percentile according to the leading projections (THE BAT X). Manny Machado is penciled in 4th on the lineup card in today's game. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Manny Machado hits many of his flyballs to center field (39% — 93rd percentile) and will have a big advantage facing the game's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today.
David Peralta's batting average skill is projected to be in the 77th percentile according to the leading projection system (THE BAT X). As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Batting from the opposite that Landon Knack throws from, David Peralta will have an edge in today's matchup. David Peralta hits many of his flyballs to center field (38.8% — 90th percentile) and sets up very well considering he'll be hitting out towards the league's 2nd-shallowest CF fences in today's game. The Los Angeles Dodgers infield defense projects as the 3rd-best out of every team in action today.
Max Muncy is penciled in 4th in the batting order today. As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Hitting from the opposite that Dylan Cease throws from, Max Muncy will have the upper hand today.
As far as temperature and humidity go, the 2nd-best hitting weather on the schedule is expected for this matchup. Kyle Higashioka will benefit from the home field advantage in today's game, which ought to bolster all of his stats.
Last Meeting ( Oct 6, 2024 ) San Diego 10, LA Dodgers 2
No matter what has been thrown the San Diego Padres' way -- from the mound or from the stands -- not much has deterred a club headed back to the warm embrace of home.
The Padres did not just even their National League Division Series against the Los Angeles Dodgers at a game apiece on Sunday.
They walked into a must-win situation on the road, hit six home runs and grew even closer as a team amid a hostile fan atmosphere to put momentum firmly on their side.
The Padres return home on Tuesday for Game 3 of the best-of-five series following Sunday's 10-2 win at Los Angeles.
San Diego controlled the Dodgers' offense and rose to the occasion after Dodgers fans threw baseballs and beverage cans toward Padres outfielders Jurickson Profar and Fernando Tatis Jr. in the seventh inning on Sunday.
Padres third baseman Manny Machado was the voice of reason before the eighth, gathering his teammates for a reminder on channeling anger and energy into the game. San Diego made it a rout from there, scoring six runs over the final two innings, with four home runs during that span.
Padres right-hander Yu Darvish, who allowed one run over seven innings on Sunday, characterized Machado's rallying cry as, "Some dirty words here and there."
Tatis, who hit a pair of homers, offered a bit more insight.
"We just gathered up together and we told each other, especially Manny, to control our emotions," Tatis said. "The game was on our side. We know what we're capable of. It was just a reminder who we really are as a group and just how crazy we can turn a place to go nuts."
Now Padres fans get a chance to turn up the energy with the next two games of the series at their park.
San Diego can advance to the NL Championship Series without leaving home, which is the route it took in 2022 after it lost Game 1 of the NLDS to the Dodgers before winning the next three.
The Padres will send right-hander Michael King (1-0, 0.00 ERA) to the mound for Game 3 after he struck out 12 over seven scoreless innings last Tuesday in a 4-0 Game 1 win over the Atlanta Braves in the wild-card round.
King was 2-0 with a 3.10 ERA in four appearances (three starts) against the Dodgers this season and has a 2.82 ERA in five career appearances (22 1/3 innings) against Los Angeles.
The Dodgers will turn to right-hander Walker Buehler (0-0, 0.00), who has playoff pedigree but has traveled a rocky road this season after two years away following his second career Tommy John surgery.
Buehler was 1-6 with a 5.38 ERA in 16 starts this season but was solid on Sept. 26, when he gave up one run to the Padres in five innings. He ended up with a no-decision as Los Angeles went on to a 7-2 win that clinched its 11th NL West title in 12 seasons.
With their pitching situation tenuous at best, the Dodgers knew they would have to lean into their offense, but the heralded top three spots in the order combined to go 0-for-12 in Game 2.
Shohei Ohtani went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts and Mookie Betts had a home run robbed by Profar in left in the first inning.
No. 3 hitter Freddie Freeman went 0-for-2 before exiting after the fifth inning with continued right ankle discomfort from a late-season injury. Enrique Hernandez went 0-for-2 in Freeman's place.
"It's really frustrating but there's nothing really to do right now," Betts said after Sunday's game. "You just have to keep going and hopefully it turns."
--Doug Padilla, Field Level Media
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