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Coming off of a rare loss, the Dodgers (81-34) square off with the Padres (51-64) once again at Dodger Stadium. Hyun-Jin Ryu (3.53 ERA, 4.30 FIP, 4.35 DRA) is on the mound looking to build upon some very encouraging recent success.
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6:10 p.m. PT
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Los Angeles
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CF
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Margot |
LF
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Taylor | |
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2B
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Asuaje |
SS
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Seager | |
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LF
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Pírela |
3B
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Turner | |
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RF
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Renfroe |
1B
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Bellinger | |
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1B
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Myers |
CF
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Pederson | |
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SS
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Solarte |
C
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Grandal | |
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3B
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Spangenberg | 2B | Utley | |
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C
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Hedges |
RF
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Puig | |
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P
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Chacín (R) |
P
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Ryu (L) |
Ryu is coming off of two consecutive seven-inning, no-run efforts, and is in the midst of a 15-inning scoreless streak. He was magnificent when he faced the Mets last Sunday, allowing just one hit and striking out eight batters while walking none in what was one of the best starts of his MLB career. This will be Ryu’s first time facing the Padres this season. Ryu’s only start of 2016 came against San Diego, and it … wasn’t very good (six runs in 4.2 IP), but obviously that shouldn’t color our expectations of him tonight.
Jhoulys Chacín (4.15 ERA, 4.38 FIP, 4.46 DRA) is the closest thing the Padres have to a staff ace, which isn’t really saying much. He’s hovering right around league average in most major categories. He does get a lot of ground balls, though — his 51.4 percent ground ball rate is a good seven percent better than league average. This is Chacín’s fourth time facing the Dodgers this year. After getting roughed up by them on Opening Day (nine runs in 3.1 IP), he has since allowed just one run in 10.1 IP. An interesting note on Chacín from Joe Davis:
Odd one on tonight's Padres starter, Jhoulys Chacin: his ERA at home is the best in MLB. His ERA on the road is the worst in MLB.
— Joe Davis (@Joe_Davis) August 12, 2017
The two most recent starts Chacín made against the Dodgers were both at Petco Park.
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A positive update on Rich Hill:
Rich Hill is the #Dodgers' clubhouse and is going through normal workouts.
— JT (@ThatDamnJosh_) August 12, 2017
Rich Hill said he's sore but tests came back fine from hospital and he will stay on turn. Overall, doing fine today.
— Dodger Insider (@DodgerInsider) August 12, 2017
What a relief. That whole ordeal was frighteningly close to being so much worse.
A couple of Dodgers will be reactivated soon:
The Dodgers plan to activate Chris Hatcher tomorrow, Dave Roberts said.
— Andy McCullough (@ByMcCullough) August 12, 2017
Adrian Gonzalez expected to be activated on #Dodgers next road trip.
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 12, 2017
Dave Roberts said Adrian Gonzalez will "play his share" vs RHP. Unlikely to start vs LHP. #Dodgers
— Bill Shaikin (@BillShaikin) August 12, 2017
The moves necessary to bring Chris Hatcher and Adrián González back remain to be seen.
Finally, the next step for Clayton Kershaw:
Kershaw will throw a bullpen tomorrow.
— AlaNNa Rizzo (@alannarizzo) August 12, 2017
As previously reported, if this bullpen session goes well, the following step for Kershaw is likely making a rehab start or two.
