The Los Angeles Dodgers are locked in for another intense matchup against the Milwaukee Brewers, this time as the rare underdogs.
The Dodgers won a close game on Friday after losing one on Thursday, with Edwin Diaz getting some redemption and a save.
Diaz will not be available on Saturday; for better or worse, other pieces of the bullpen will get the chance to impress.
LA will need to be at their best against the Brewers since Milwaukee will be rolling out Cy Young favorite Jacob Misiorowski.
Misiorowski throws triple digits with ease, deploying a fastball-heavy approach that includes a cutter.
Offspeed-wise, he has a curveball and slider, though he only throws those pitches 22% of the time.
The Dodgers’ offense has been quiet on the whole, relative to their usual level, but a matchup like tonight could be the wake-up call that they need.
Dodgers lineup vs. Brewers
1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Freddie Freeman, 1B
3. Andy Pages, CF
4. Max Muncy, 3B
5. Mookie Betts, SS
6. Tommy Edman, 2B
7. Teoscar Hernandez, LF
8. Alex Call, RF
9. Hunter Feduccia, C
Max Muncy and Freddie Freeman need to deliver today, or they risk disappointment from the righties who will struggle against the Miz.
Who is pitching for the Dodgers today?
Justin Wrobleski is starting, hoping to bounce back after a run of three poor starts.
He has a 9.88 ERA with 13.2 innings and a .328 batting average over his last three games.
Wrobleski is an aggressive pitcher who loves to attack hitters, leading to low walk numbers and the ability to go long in games.
However, with this approach, a pitcher can get rocked if they miss their spots or their pitch mix is off.
This is the most that Wrobleski has ever pitched in a season, and there could be some fatigue setting in. A fourth bad start in a row may lead to a possible break for the southpaw.