Jul 12, 2020; Los Angeles, California, United States; Los Angeles Dodgers right fielder Mookie Betts (50) gestures after hitting a double during an intrasquad game at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports
Match Preview: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Pittsburgh Pirates
The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Pittsburgh Pirates on 30th May 2022, in what will be the first game of their upcoming series. Both these teams have had contrasting starts to their season so far. The Dodgers are playing like one of the best baseball teams in the league, while the Pirates are playing like the complete opposite.
Dodgers:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Muncy | 3B | Sat, May 28 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 5 |
| Tommy Kahnle | RP | Sat, May 28 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jul 21 |
| Andrew Heaney | SP | Thu, May 26 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jun 10 |
| Clayton Kershaw | SP | Fri, May 20 | Pelvis | Expected to be out until at least Jun 24 |
| Blake Treinen | RP | Tue, May 17 | Shoulder | Expected to be out until at least Jul 22 |
| Victor Gonzalez | RP | Sun, May 15 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 26 |
| Danny Duffy | SP | Fri, Apr 8 | Forearm | Expected to be out until at least Jun 1 |
| Jimmy Nelson | RP | Fri, Mar 18 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Sep 1 |
| Dustin May | SP | Thu, Mar 17 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Aug 15 |
Pirates:
| PLAYER | POSITION | UPDATED | INJURY | INJURY STATUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Chavis | 1B | Sun, May 29 | Forearm | Probable for May 30 |
| Ben Gamel | LF | Sun, May 29 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Jun 8 |
| Yoshitomo Tsutsugo | 1B | Fri, May 27 | Back | Expected to be out until at least Jun 7 |
| Greg Allen | RF | Wed, May 25 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Jun 12 |
| Jake Marisnick | LF | Wed, May 25 | Thumb | Expected to be out until at least Jun 17 |
| Daniel Vogelbach | DH | Tue, May 24 | Hamstring | Expected to be out until at least Jun 3 |
| Heath Hembree | RP | Tue, May 24 | Calf | Expected to be out until at least Jun 5 |
| Kevin Newman | SS | Mon, May 23 | Groin | Expected to be out until at least Jun 27 |
| Roberto Perez | C | Wed, May 18 | Hamstring | Out for the season |
| Blake Cederlind | RP | Wed, May 18 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 24 |
| Nick Mears | RP | Tue, Mar 22 | Elbow | Expected to be out until at least Jun 10 |
Mookie would love to give the Dodgers a strong start to the series, and we can expect him to be at his best against the poor Pirates.
The Dodgers will be by far the favorites to win this match and start the series on a high note against a Pirates team that hasn’t been great this season.
Match Prediction: Los Angeles Dodgers to win the game.
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