Off the cusp of a historic weekend and yet another series win, the Los Angeles Dodgers welcome in the first-place Houston Astros for a three-game weekend series.
TEAM PREVIEW
Dodgers: The Los Angeles Dodgers (56-32), who are currently on a tear as of late, achieved their ninth win in ten games last night after completing the sweep of the Chicago White Sox.
MRI revealed some positive news regarding Max Muncy, who was helped off the field in Wednesday night's game after a collision at third base, as it showed no structural damage in his left knee. The Dodgers' third baseman is still expected to miss up to six weeks.
Three Dodgers will represent Los Angeles for the National League as starters in this year’s summer classic, as Will Smith will be the starting catcher, Freddie Freeman the starting first baseman, and Shohei Ohtani will start at the DH position.
Shohei Ohtani makes his fourth pitching appearance on Saturday.
Astros: The Houston Astros (52-35) are coming off a series win of their own, taking two of three from the Colorado Rockies, and sustaining their seven-game lead in the American League West.
Josh Hader and Hunter Brown lead the pitching cavalry for H-Town as they were named AL Pitcher and Reliever of the month for June, respectively. Hader, 31, is on another planet in terms of baseball relievers, as in 38.2 innings pitched in relief this year, he is 5-1 and a staggering ERA of 1.86. He is also credited with 59 strikeouts and a WHIP of 0.72.
Brown has solidified himself as the true Astros ace, posting a 9-3 record in 17 appearances for Houston. Along with that, the 26-year-old is posting a 1.82 ERA in 104 innings.
Full Series Games Details
Date:
Friday, July 4, 2025
Time:
6:10 PM PDT
Probable Pitchers:
(LAD) Ben Casparius (6-2, 3.97 ERA, 54 K)
(HOU) Lance McCullers Jr. (1-3, 6.61 ERA, 40 K)
Venue:
Dodger Stadium
Where to watch:
(LAD) SportsNet LA
(HOU) Space City Home Network
Where to listen:
(LAD) Dodgers Radio AM570, KTNQ 1020
(HOU) KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2, TUDN 93.3 FM
Date:
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Time:
4:15 PM PDT
Probable Pitchers:
(LAD) Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 2.25 ERA, 3 K)
(HOU) Framber Valdez (9-4, 2.72 ERA, 108 K)
Venue:
Dodger Stadium
Where to watch:
National - FOX
Where to listen:
(LAD) Dodgers Radio AM570, KTNQ 1020
(HOU) KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2, TUDN 93.3 FM
Date:
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Time:
1:10 PM PDT
Probable Pitchers:
(LAD) TBD
(HOU) TBD
Venue:
Dodger Stadium
Where to watch:
(LAD) SportsNet LA
(HOU) Space City Home Network
Where to listen:
(LAD) Dodgers Radio AM570, KTNQ 1020
(HOU) KBME 790 AM/94.5 FM HD-2, TUDN 93.3 FM
INJURY REPORT
LAD: Max Muncy (3B), Kyle Hurt (SP), River Ryan (SP), Gavin Stone (SP), Brusdar Graterol (SP), Michael Grove (SP), Blake Snell (SP), Blake Treinen (SP), Tyler Glasnow (SP), Roki Sasaki (SP), Evan Philips (SP), Tony Gonsolin (SP)
HOU: Yordan Alvarez (LF/DH), Chase McCormick (OF), Luis Guillorme (IF), Jeremy Peña (SS), Luis Garcia (RHP), Spencer Arrighetti (RHP), Christian Javier (RHP), J.P. France (RHP), Shawn Dubin (RHP), Brendan Rogers (2B), Zach Dezenzo (OF/INF), Jacob Melton (OF), Pedro León (OF), Ronel Blanco (RHP), Hayden Wesneski (RHP)
ODDS (According to BetOnline.ag)
Friday, July 4, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers:
Run Line: -1.5, +110
Money Line: -175
Total: U 9, +105
1st 5 Innings Run Line: -0.5, -125
1st 5 Innings Money Line: -180
1st 5 Innings Total: U 5, -104
Houston Astros:
Run Line: +1.5, -130
Money Line: +158
Total: O 9, -125
1st 5 Innings Run Line: +0.5, +105
1st 5 Innings Money Line: +157
1st 5 Innings Total: O 5, -116
Saturday, July 5, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers:
Run Line: -1.5, +149
Money Line: -139
Total: U 8.5, -106
1st 5 Innings Run Line: -0.5, +100
1st 5 Innings Money Line: -140
1st 5 Innings Total: U 4.5, -120
Houston Astros:
Run Line: +1.5, -170
Money Line: +126
Total: O 8.5, -114
1st 5 Innings Run Line: +0.5, -120
1st 5 Innings Money Line: +120
1st 5 Innings Total: O 4.5, +100
Sunday, July 6, 2025
Los Angeles Dodgers:
Run Line: -1.5, +100
Money Line: -190
Total: U 9, -103
1st 5 Innings Run Line: -0.5, -135
1st 5 Innings Money Line: -180
1st 5 Innings Total: U 5, -105
Houston Astros:
Run Line: +1.5, -120
Money Line: +171
Total: O 9, -117
1st 5 Innings Run Line: +0.5, +115
1st 5 Innings Money Line: +157
1st 5 Innings Total: O 5, -115