On Tuesday evening, the Atlanta Braves are set to take on the Los Angeles Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, with the game scheduled to begin at 7:10 p.m. PT. This matchup promises excitement as both teams aim to establish their dominance early in the season.
Last season, Atlanta and Los Angeles faced off seven times, with the Dodgers securing five victories. In their most recent ten encounters, the Dodgers hold a slight edge at 6-4, and the runs scored were evenly matched at 5-5. For those interested in a prediction for this game, continue reading to explore insights that could help in making informed decisions regarding bets.
*Article published prior to the conclusion of Monday night’s game.
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Braves Seek to Rebound Amid Challenges
Atlanta (0-4 SU, 1-3 RL, and 1-2-1 O/U) faced a difficult start to the season, being swept by the San Diego Padres last week. Compounding their struggles, the Braves announced on Monday that outfielder Jurickson Profar is suspended for 80 games due to a violation of MLB’s performance-enhancing drug policy.
On Tuesday, Atlanta will send left-hander Chris Sale to the mound. The seasoned pitcher, now 36 years old, allowed three runs on six hits with seven strikeouts in his season debut against San Diego. In the previous season, Sale posted an impressive record of 18-3, with a 2.38 ERA and a 1.01 WHIP over 29 games. He also won the NL Cy Young Award. Notably, Sale excelled against the Dodgers last year, giving up just one run on five hits while recording six strikeouts in their only matchup.
The Braves experienced a swift exit from the postseason last year, losing to the Padres in two games. Injuries played a significant role in this outcome, with key players like Sean Murphy and Spencer Strider spending extended periods on the injured list. Ronald Acuña Jr. suffered a torn ACL, while Austin Riley, Ozzie Albies, and Michael Harris II all missed over 50 games. Despite the batting struggles, Atlanta’s pitching staff showed promise, particularly Sale, alongside Reynaldo Lopez and Spencer Schwellenbach. The offseason saw the departure of starter Max Fried to New York, and the Braves did not significantly bolster their roster, with Profar being their most notable signing. Can Atlanta regroup and position itself for a stronger showing in 2025?
Atlanta Braves Baseball Injury Report: No new injuries to report for Tuesday’s game against Los Angeles.
Dodgers Maintain Their Winning Streak
Los Angeles (5-0 SU, 4-1 RL, and 4-1 O/U) continues to impress, having recently defeated the Chicago Cubs twice in the Tokyo Series before sweeping the Detroit Tigers at home last week. The Dodgers won all but one of those contests by a margin of three runs or more.
In the upcoming game, right-handed pitcher Dustin May will take the mound for the Dodgers. This marks May’s return to action after missing the entire 2024 season following Tommy John surgery. Prior to his injury, May had a career record of 12-9, with a 3.10 ERA and a 1.05 WHIP over 46 big league games, including 34 starts.
The Dodgers enter this season as reigning World Series champions and have made several high-profile acquisitions to reinforce their roster. With the highest payroll in Major League Baseball at $330 million, Los Angeles has been active in free agency, adding two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, Japanese sensation Roki Sasaki, and relievers Tanner Scott and Kirby Yates, along with outfielder Michael Conforto. This depth in both pitching and batting makes it challenging for any team to dethrone the Dodgers.
Los Angeles Dodgers Baseball Injury Report: No new injuries to report for Tuesday’s game against the Braves.
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