The Los Angeles Dodgers look to cap a dominant four-game series against the San Francisco Giants with a sweep on Sunday. After an eventful series filled with clutch hits and key roster moves, the Dodgers hope to carry momentum into the final game.
Pitching Matchup: Sheehan vs. McDonald
Right-handed pitcher Emmet Sheehan (6-3, 3.17 ERA) will take the mound for the Dodgers against Trevor McDonald, who has allowed two runs across two innings at the big league level this season. Sheehan has been a reliable arm for Los Angeles, combining strikeout ability with consistent control, while McDonald is making one of his early appearances in the majors.
Offensive Highlights and Key Injuries
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Teoscar Hernández provided a critical boost for the Dodgers in recent games, driving in three runs with a single that slipped past Giants third baseman Matt Chapman. However, Hernández is not in Sunday’s lineup, giving other hitters the chance to step up.
The Dodgers have also navigated a handful of injuries this week. Catcher Dalton Rushing returned from the injured list after a right shin contusion sidelined him for nine games. Rushing played four minor league rehab games before rejoining the Dodgers, bolstering depth behind the plate while Will Smith remains on the IL with a highline fracture in his right hand.
Rushing, who is hitting .190 with three home runs and 21 RBIs across 45 games this season, replaces Chuckie Robinson, who was optioned back to Triple-A Oklahoma City after a brief call-up.
Dodgers Lineup Today
- Shohei Ohtani, DH
- Mookie Betts, SS
- Freddie Freeman, 1B
- Max Muncy, 3B
- Andy Pages, CF
- Michael Conforto, LF
- Miguel Rojas, 2B
- Alex Call, RF
- Dalton Rushing, C
Giants Starting Lineup
- Heliot Ramos, LF
- Rafael Devers, DH
- Willy Adames, SS
- Matt Chapman, 3B
- Bryce Eldridge, 1B
- Jung Hoo Lee, CF
- Christian Koss, 2B
- Drew Gilbert, RF
- Andrew Knizner, C
How to Watch
First pitch for Dodgers vs. Giants is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. PT on Sunday, September 21. The game will be broadcast on SNLA, with live updates available through Dodgers’ official channels.
The Dodgers aim to build on their strong series performance, using a combination of pitching depth, timely hitting, and returning players like Dalton Rushing to secure a sweep over the Giants. Meanwhile, the Giants will look to bounce back with a lineup anchored by Chapman, Devers, and Ramos.