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Dodgers Host Diamondbacks Looking to End Losing Streak in Key Division Matchup

Los Angeles faces Arizona with depleted pitching staff as rookie Landon Knack takes the mound against Brandon Pfaadt.

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Overview

  • The Dodgers, leading the NL West at 29-18, aim to halt a three-game losing streak against the 25-22 Diamondbacks, who sit fourth in the division.
  • This marks the fifth meeting of the season between the teams, with the season series currently tied 2-2.
  • Arizona will start Brandon Pfaadt, who pitched 6⅓ scoreless innings against the Dodgers earlier this month, while Los Angeles counters with rookie Landon Knack, filling in due to injuries.
  • The Dodgers are grappling with an extensive list of injured pitchers, including Blake Snell, Tyler Glasnow, and Brusdar Graterol, straining both their rotation and bullpen.
  • Arizona boasts MLB's third-best team slugging percentage (.448), while Shohei Ohtani continues to lead the Dodgers offensively with 16 home runs and a .665 slugging percentage.