The Los Angeles Dodgers faced a challenging match-up last night, suffering a 9-5 defeat against the Arizona Diamondbacks, marking their fourth consecutive loss. Pitcher Jack Dreyer struggled as the opener, compounded by some defensive errors, and fellow pitcher Landon Knack continued to have difficulties with home runs. Despite the offense hitting three home runs against Arizona’s Brandon Pfaadt, they only managed those hits throughout the game, highlighting a day of missed opportunities.
In an effort to turn things around, the Dodgers are set to send their ace, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, to the mound tonight. Yamamoto has faced ups and downs lately; after a solid start to the season, where he allowed only four runs across six outings, he has recently allowed eight runs in his last two games. His performance during a previous outing against the Diamondbacks on May 8 included a challenging grand slam but he hopes to rediscover his form at home and lead the team back into the win column.
Ryne Nelson is set to pitch for Arizona. Performance-wise, Nelson has had a mixed season with a notable 1.50 ERA over four years against the Dodgers, showcasing his ability to be a tough opponent. To note, he had impressive appearances recently, including a perfect two innings in relief against the Dodgers last week.
Meanwhile, the Dodgers are also keeping a close watch on the status of key players. Shohei Ohtani is gradually working back into the lineup, incorporating breaking balls into his training sessions, although no specific timeline has been announced for him to start facing hitters. Tyler Glasnow is also showing positive recovery signs, having started light tossing off the mound with expectations to throw a full bullpen session soon.
As the Dodgers look to break their losing streak, they know that they have the talent needed to turn the tide and hope this game marks the start of a turnaround. Fans will be looking forward to a strong performance from Yamamoto and the entire team this evening. The game is set to begin at 7:10 PM PT and will be broadcasted on SportsNet LA.