On Monday afternoon, the Dodgers and Diamondbacks will square off for the 13th and final time of the 2024 MLB regular season. As the two remain close in their divisional standings, both sides will seek to end off the series on a high note.
In the 12 games played this season, the two teams have gone 6-6. After the Dodgers came away victorious in the first two games of the series, the Snakes rode four RBIs from Randal Grickhuk to a convincing 14-3 win on Sunday.
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Both the Dodgers and the D-Backs went 19-9 in the month of August. Save for the Chicago Cubs, that ties the two teams for the best record in MLB during that time. Ahead of Monday's clash, five games seperate the 77-60 D-Backs from the 82-55 Dodgers, who are in first place in the NL West.
Monday's game is slated to commence at 1:10 pm MST at Chase Field in Arizona. Jack Flaherty will take the ball for LA against Eduardo Rodriguez for the Snakes.
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Where to Watch Dodgers vs Diamondbacks
Viewing options for the NL West clash on Monday will depend on your location. For fans based in Los Angeles, SportsNet LA will carry the coverage. For fans based in the desert, Xfinity comcast will cater to all viewing needs.
Moreover, an increasing number of fans are turning to streaming options. Among the most popular platforms for MLB fans are Peacock, fubo, and MLB.TV.
Dodgers vs Diamondbacks Prediction
Both teams were on hot streaks coming into this series, and both have continued to play some solid baseball. Before their loss at the hands of the New York Mets last weekend, the D-Backs had logged two straight sweeps. Moreover, the Dodgers' last series loss came at the hands of the Brewers in mid-August.
Both teams rank within the top five in MLB when it comes to total runs scored over the last fortnight. However, Dodgers pitchers have been better at limiting the opposition. Since the middle of August, LA arms have a combined 4.23 ERA, while that number is 4.68 for Arizona.
With Jack Flaherty on the mound on Monday, it looks as though the Dodgers have a better chance of pitching success. This game. however, remains very much a toss-up.
Prediction: Dodgers W 9-7
Thus far, some 50 runs have so far been scored in this series, demonstrating the offensive firepower of both the Dodgers and Diamondbacks.