Overview
- The Dodgers opened the three-game series with a 5-3 win and have won three straight and five of six, giving them clear momentum going into Tuesday's game.
- Left-hander Eric Lauer will make his Dodgers debut after being acquired from Toronto, where he posted a 1-5 record and a 6.69 ERA in 36.1 innings this season.
- Colorado will counter with Kyle Freeland, who has struggled this year with an elevated ERA (around 7.04) and a high WHIP, creating a favorable matchup for the Dodgers' offense.
- All-Star third baseman Max Muncy is out of the lineup with wrist swelling from being hit by a pitch and is listed day-to-day with manager Dave Roberts hopeful he can avoid the injured list.
- Manager Dave Roberts moved Mookie Betts to the cleanup spot as a short-term adjustment to spark his swing, and betting markets and models favored Los Angeles and the game total Over 9.0.