The Dodgers are set to begin their homestand against the Seattle Mariners, with veteran pitcher Luis Castillo taking the mound for the M's in the opening game.
The matchup marks a significant contrast to last season's expectations, when the Dodgers were poised to face the Mariners in the World Series, only to be denied by the Toronto Blue Jays. Now, a year later, Seattle is an inferior team but still fighting to make the postseason.
Castillo has been a symbol of stability for the young Mariners staff since his acquisition in 2022. However, his season has been marred by a 3-9 record, which is a direct indicator of career-low numbers across the board. Lately, Castillo has struggled to keep the ball in the yard, allowing five home runs in his last two outings.
The Dodgers' offense, which scored more than four runs only once in its last five games, will look to capitalize on Castillo's struggles. The M's have provided little run support for their pitcher, scoring just 19 runs in his last eight starts.
For the Dodgers, Kyle Tucker will be one to watch, as he's one of the few players to have hit a home run against Castillo before. However, Tucker's recent performance has been inconsistent, with a .607 OPS at Dodger Stadium.
In contrast, Justin Wrobleski has found success at home, keeping an ERA below 3.00 in seven starts at Dodger Stadium. However, his .461 OPS allowed at home has been a concern.
Tuesday's game info is as follows: the Dodgers will face the Mariners at Dodger Stadium, with a start time of 7:10 p.m. PT. The game will be broadcast on SportsNet LA, with radio coverage available on AM 570 (English) and KTNQ 1020 AM (Spanish).
The Dodgers will look to build momentum as they begin their homestand, with a win against the Mariners a crucial step towards making a push for the postseason.
Source: Yahoo Sports