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Can Giants Shock Dodgers in Series Opener?
12 May
Summary
- Giants face Dodgers in a four-game series starting Monday.
- Trevor McDonald impressed in his season debut against the Padres.
- Roki Sasaki seeks to improve his 5.12 ERA this season.
The San Francisco Giants are traveling to Los Angeles for a crucial four-game series against their rivals, the Dodgers, commencing Monday night. The Giants are coming off a 3-3 homestand, while the Dodgers recently suffered consecutive losses to the Braves. This sets the stage for an intriguing pitching matchup.
Giants' pitcher Trevor McDonald is set to make his second start of the season. He delivered an impressive performance in his debut last week, throwing seven innings of two-hit, one-run ball against the Padres. McDonald previously faced the Dodgers last season, allowing just one run over six innings.
On the Dodgers' side, Roki Sasaki will be on the mound. Sasaki has had a challenging season thus far, with a 5.12 ERA through 16 MLB games. This will be his first career start against the Giants, as he aims to find his rhythm after allowing one run in four innings in his season debut.
Despite the Dodgers' status as favorites, the Giants are showing confidence, particularly with McDonald's recent outing. The betting odds reflect a cautious approach from oddsmakers, given the Dodgers' recent slump and the Giants' previous success against them.
