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Freeman, McCarthy lead sluggers in high-stakes matchup
18 Aug
Summary
- Freddie Freeman (.298 BA) and Jake McCarthy (.296 BA) lead their teams.
- Blake Snell starts for the first-place Dodgers (74-51) against Rockies.
- The Dodgers are heavily favored at -278 moneyline against the Rockies.
The Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the NL West with a 74-51 record, are slated to play the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on Monday at 8:40 p.m. ET. Freddie Freeman of the Dodgers boasts a .298 batting average, ranking eighth in the league, while the Rockies' Jake McCarthy holds the ninth spot with a .296 average.
Blake Snell (0-1, 5.00 ERA) is set to start for the Dodgers, facing off against Tomoyuki Sugano (12-5, 4.43 ERA), the expected starter for the Rockies, who currently stand at 50-74. The Dodgers are heavily favored in this contest, with a moneyline of -278.
Fans can watch the game on Fubo, Rockies.TV, or SportsNet LA. For those interested in attending, tickets are available on StubHub. Several players are currently on the injured list for both teams, including Dalton Rushing for the Dodgers and Tyler Freeman for the Rockies.
