The Dodgers go for the series win over the Padres with their ace on the mound. Julio Urias (4-3, 3.86 ERA) makes his 8th start of the year against Padres All-Star Joe Musgrove (1-0, 10.80 ERA) who is making his 3rd start of the season. The Dodgers get their second national broadcast game in the last two weeks with this afternoon’s game on ESPN.
Dave Roberts is back in the dugout after being away for his son’s college graduation yesterday. Here’s a look at the lineup Doc is running out against the right-hander, Musgrove.
The 1-4 is the same as usual against right-handed pitching with Max Muncy sliding back up to the cleanup spot and back in at third base.