The Los Angeles Dodgers (76-52), led by Shohei Ohtani, host Yandy Diaz and the Tampa Bay Rays (64-63) on Saturday at 9:10 p.m. ET.
In the following article, you will learn everything you need to know to watch the Los Angeles vs. Tampa Bay game.
When is the Dodgers vs. Rays game and when does it start?
Where can you watch Dodgers vs. Rays?
The Dodgers and Rays will take the field at Dodger Stadium for this matchup on August 24. If you want to watch the game live, get your tickets now at Vivid Seats!
What channel is the game on?
You can watch this match live on BSSUN.
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Dodgers Stats, Odds and Insights
The Dodgers have a 71-42 record in games where they were favored on the moneyline (and have won 62.8% of those games).
Los Angeles averages 1.3 home runs per game and ranks third in baseball with 172 total home runs.
The Dodgers rank fourth in the MLB with a slugging percentage of .435.
Los Angeles’ team ERA of 3.74 ranks seventh among all MLB pitching teams.
The Dodgers have the fourth-lowest WHIP in the MLB (1.209).
Rays Stats, Odds and Insights
The Rays have started as underdogs 62 times this season and have won 30 of those games, or 48.4%.
Tampa Bay ranks 28th as a team in Major League Baseball with just 115 home runs.
The Rays rank 28th in MLB with a slugging percentage of just .367 this season.
Tampa Bay has an ERA of 3.89 this season, ranking 12th in baseball.
The Rays have a total WHIP of 1.222 as a pitching team, the seventh-lowest in the MLB.
Dodgers starter – recent performance: Clayton Kershaw
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Cardinals | 18.August | 6.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| at Brewers | 12 August | 5.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 2 |
| against Phillies | 6 August | 4.2 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| at Padres | July 31 | 3.2 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| against giants | July 25 | 4.0 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 2 |
Rays starter – recent performance: Taj Bradley
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | HE | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| in athletics | 19 August | 6.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| against Astros | 12 August | 4.1 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 2 |
| at Cardinals | 7 August | 4.2 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| against Marlins | July 31 | 5.0 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 1 |
| at Blue Jays | July 25 | 6.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
Key Dodgers players to keep an eye on
Clayton Kershaw (2-2) is on the mound for the Dodgers for the sixth time this season. He has a 2.63 ERA in 24 2/3 innings pitched and 19 strikeouts.
The left-hander last appeared on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals, when he threw six scoreless innings and allowed four hits.
The 36-year-old has posted a 2.63 ERA with 7.1 strikeouts per nine innings in five games this season. His opponents’ batting average is .258.
Ohtani has a batting average of .291 with 39 home runs and 88 RBIs. Those three stats are the best among Los Angeles hitters this season.
Freddie Freeman has 127 hits and an OBP of .389 and a slugging percentage of .486 this season.
Teoscar Hernandez has 128 hits this season and a slash line of .265/.328/.484.
Key Rays players to keep an eye on
The Rays will send Taj Bradley (6-8) to the mound for his 19th start this season.
The right-hander’s last start was on Tuesday, when he threw six innings in a matchup against the Oakland Athletics, allowing three earned runs on five hits.
The 23-year-old has pitched in 18 games this season with a 3.55 ERA and 10.1 strikeouts per nine innings, with an opponent batting average of .218.
Diaz leads the Rays with 55 runs batted in and has a team-best batting average of .274.
Christopher Morel hit 20 home runs, setting the pace for his team.
Brandon Lowe has 15 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 30 walks with a batting average of .242.
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