Dodgers Reds Game Two Preview

The Dodgers look to pick up their first win of the series today against the Reds.

Nothing seemed to go right for the Dodgers last night. Bud Norris could not make it out of the fourth inning, the offense was getting hits, but not getting runners home and the Reds pitchers had more RBI’s on the night than runs scored by the Dodgers. Overall, the  best part about that game was when it ended. Sadly, the Giants beat the Mets yesterday too so the Dodgers are coming into today’s game in second place by half a game.

Brett Anderson gets the ball for the boy in blue today. This is his second start in 2016 after spending majority of the season on the DL. His first start back was pretty awful. Anderson last started on August 14 against the Pirates. In that game he went one inning while allowing five earned runs on five hits. Clearly, that was not what Anderson hoped for when he walked out on the mound. The 28 year-old has struggled with almost any injury that you can think of so when he took an awkward fall on his wrist last outing, it was rumored that he would be added to the DL again. However, Anderson is fine and ready to make a comeback today.

The Reds will be sending Brandon Finnegan to the mound. Finnegan is coming into today’s game with a record of 7-9 and an ERA of 4.54. He has put in 134.2 innings of work this year and struck out 98 batters while walking 68. Finnegan come up to the majors in 2014 and became the first player in major league history to later appear in a college world series game and a major league world series game in the same year. He flew through the minors because of his stuff. This year has not been the best year for Finnegan, but he is still a strong pitcher.

Lineup

Dave Roberts’ and the Dodger lineup has been announced for this evening. Howie Kendrick is in the lead off spot and in left field. Enrique Hernandez gets the start at second base which will give Chase Utley a much deserved day off. Rob Segedin is playing right tonight as Josh Reddick takes a seat on the bench. Joc Pederson is out in center as usual. Pederson’s AB’s lately have been really good as he has been patient and making hard contact. A.J. Ellis will be behind the plate to catch Anderson. Chris Taylor is also getting a start at short today to give Corey Seager a day off. This is the “B” lineup for the Dodgers today, but after yesterday, maybe a switch up will help the club.

Today’s first pitch is scheduled for 4:10 PM and will be shown on Sports Net LA.