Dodgers Preview: Rays and Dodgers Battle for Series Supremacy

The Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are set for a decisive showdown on Sunday, with their three-game series tied at one game apiece. The matchup will take place at Dodger Stadium at 4:10 p.m. EDT.

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK : LINE Dodgers -227, Rays +187; over/under is 7 1/2 runs

On the mound for the Rays will be Jacob Lopez, who is making his debut this season. The Dodgers will counter with Gavin Stone, boasting an impressive 11-5 record and a 3.44 ERA, along with 105 strikeouts.

Currently, the Dodgers hold a strong overall record of 77-53, including a solid 42-23 at home. Their offense has been productive, ranking fourth in Major League Baseball with a .436 slugging percentage.

In contrast, the Rays sit at 65-64 overall and have a 31-30 record on the road. They excel in high-scoring games, holding a remarkable 39-7 record when they score five or more runs.

This will be the third meeting between these two teams this season, adding to the competitive atmosphere.

Key players to watch include Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers, who leads the team with a .294 batting average, 41 home runs, and 29 doubles. Miguel Rojas has also been performing well, hitting 13-for-33 with a home run and five RBIs in his last ten games.

For the Rays, Yandy Diaz has contributed significantly with 10 home runs and 56 RBIs, while Junior Caminero has been hot at the plate, going 11-for-35 with two home runs in his last ten games.

Both teams are coming off a 6-4 record in their last ten games, with the Dodgers having a slight edge in run differential.

Injury concerns loom for both squads. The Dodgers are missing several key players, including Austin Barnes and Tyler Glasnow, while the Rays are without Peter Fairbanks and Shane McClanahan, among others.

As the series reaches its climax, fans can expect an exciting game that could have significant implications for both teams as they push toward the postseason.