Dodgers vs Giants 9/21/23
The San Francisco Giants are battling to try to get into a NL Wildcard position. The Giants sit 3.5 games behind the Cubs who currently hold the last spot. San Francisco beat the Dodgers 7-3 in their last meeting back in June. The Giants are allowing 4.5 runs per game which ranks 16th in the MLB.
The Los Angeles Dodgers remain at home on Thursday after finishing up a home series against the Tigers. The Dodgers have won seven of their last ten games and are the leaders in the NL West. Los Angeles is 2nd best in the MLB averaging 5.7 runs scored per game. Freddie Freeman leads Los Angeles on the season with 198 hits.
Ryan Pepiot will make the start on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Pepiot is 2-1 on the season with 33 innings pitched. Pepiot has 26 strikeouts and carries a 1.91 ERA. Pepiot pitched at least 6 innings in each of his last three starts. The LA Dodgers are allowing an average 4.4 runs against per game.
The Los Angeles Dodgers are in cruise control as they have clinched the NL West. The Dodgers are 18 games ahead of the San Francisco Giants in the division. The Giants are making a push to a wildcard spot but will most likely fall short. There is not much value on a side in this matchup so let's take a look into the total. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win but the play is on the under 4-2.
