The San Francisco Giants' lineup featured Mauricio Dubón, Kevin Padlo, and Luke Williams. The Dodgers' lineup had Mookie Betts, Freddie Freeman, and Trea Turner at the top. Injuries and Covid-19 have ravaged the Giants in recent weeks, and it was on full display in the 3-1 loss on Tuesday.
Carlos Rodón pitched well, but Julio Urias was just a bit better. The SF Giants' lineup was different in part by design, as they were finally facing a left-handed starter for the first time in ages. Austin Slater at the top was no surprise, and Dubón has swung the bat pretty well all year with very little to show for it. Padlo was recently acquired in a trade and had just hit three home runs in a game for Triple-A Sacramento.
Thankfully, reinforcements are on the way. Mike Yastrzemski, who's been out since testing positive for Covid in Washington, DC, could be back tonight. Joc Pederson was able to pinch hit last night and could be back in the lineup tonight. LaMonte Wade Jr.'s return is imminent. Tommy La Stella and Evan Longoria began rehab assignments last night.
Through it all, the Giants still have a solid 14-9 record with the fourth-best run differential in baseball. They'll wrap up their two-game series in Los Angeles tonight with former Dodger Alex Wood on the mound facing off against right-hander Tony Gonsolin.
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