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Dodgers Reds Game Three Preview

By Alex Campos

Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias pitches during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 13, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias pitches during the fifth inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Dodgers look break their terrible play in Cincinnati.

Brett Anderson was bad again early on yesterday. A couple things to remember. It’s his second start of the season and he only had three rehab starts, so give him a bit of time. Also, he wasn’t “signed”, so much as he accepted a qualifying offer (which three players did this season for the first time ever). Obviously, we all wish he would pitch better. He showed the type of pitcher he could be last season, and if he can give the Dodgers five good starts down the stretch, that would be huge. Plus the Giants lost, so the Dodgers didn’t fall farther back in the West.

Julio Urias gets the ball today for his 11th start of the season. Along with his two relief appearances, Urias has shown a lot of promise to begin his career. The now-20 year old phenom hasn’t had the easiest go of it, but his 3.58 FIP and 9.9 K/9 rate are both very promising. Many of his struggles came early on, but his 4.41 ERA isn’t very pretty. He still struggles at times to put batters away and seems to have bad luck with BABIP, but it’s tough to judge him too hard in his first stint in the majors.

Anthony DeSclafani starts for the Reds, who have played very well since the All-Star break. They’ve won five straight and since the break they’re 20-12. DeSclafani could be considered their ace, as his 3.10 ERA is the best in the Reds rotation. DeSclafani has gone at least five innings in 12 of his 13 starts and has gone at least six 10 times. He missed the first two months with an oblique strain, but has had the best season of his short career so far.

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Andrew Toles is clearly back up. Chris Taylor was optioned for him. Toles gives the Dodgers another right-handed outfielder, which will be important in the Giants series with Madbum and Matt Moore lined up to pitch. His speed is a huge asset and if he can get on base, he provides the Dodgers with a new wrinkle to their offense.

Josh Reddick has also been dropped in the lineup, much to the delight of many. Reddick has had a tough start to his Dodger career and the frustration was showing on Friday. Hopefully the off day did him some good and some of his hits can start falling.

First pitch is scheduled for 10:10 AM PST and will be shown on Sportsnet LA.

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