HR Derby contestants headline Dodgers-Blue Jays matchup
Mookie Betts may have his staff behind him this time as he makes an attempt to get a little bit of revenge in opposition to Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Betts will lead the Los Angeles Dodgers into their first dwelling sport since July 8 after they play the Toronto Blue Jays within the opener of a three-game collection and nine-game homestand on Monday night time
In reality, the await a sport at Los Angeles has been so lengthy that within the interim, Betts misplaced to Guerrero within the first spherical of the July 10 Residence Run Derby in Seattle. Guerrero went on to earn the home-run crown and the $1 million first prize.
Betts has lengthy moved previous his Derby disappointment, when he was defeated 26-11 by Guerrero within the first spherical. He performed within the All-Star Recreation the following day, then led the Dodgers to 3 consecutive collection victories in opposition to the Mets, Orioles and most not too long ago the Rangers
The Dodgers enter Monday coming off an 8-4 defeat to Texas on Sunday, however Max Muncy hit a grand slam within the setback and Los Angeles scored 31 runs within the collection, profitable 16-3 on Saturday
“It was an amazing street journey,” Dodgers supervisor Dave Roberts mentioned. “Clearly, you wish to end it off with a win. Actually happy with the way in which we performed.
The Dodgers will ship rookie right-hander Michael Grove (2-2, 6.40 ERA) to the mound on Monday. Grove, who has by no means confronted the Blue Jays, is coming off consecutive wins for the primary time in his younger profession, giving up one run over 5 innings on Tuesday at Baltimore
Grove had a little bit of a breakthrough in opposition to the Orioles, utilizing a minimize fastball to take care of left-handed hitters, who’ve been giving him bother.
The Blue Jays will counter with right-hander Jose Berrios (8-7, 3.39), who has a 1.47 ERA over his final three begins however doesn’t have a win to indicate for his efforts. In his most up-to-date outing, Wednesday in opposition to the San Diego Padres, Berrios gave up two runs over six innings whereas tying a season excessive with 9 strikeouts
Berrios has confronted the Dodgers as soon as. In a begin in 2017, he gave up 4 runs in 4 innings whereas taking the loss as a member of the Minnesota Twins
Toronto simply averted a three-game sweep by the hands of the Seattle Mariners with a 4-3 victory on Sunday. Guerrero has continued his energy present because the Derby with 4 dwelling runs in 9 video games, together with bombs in back-to-back video games. Brandon Belt has additionally hit dwelling runs the previous two days.
5 of six video games between the Mariners and Blue Jays this season have been determined by one run
“It is a back-and-forth sport with lots of these guys, going again a few years now,” Toronto supervisor John Schneider mentioned. “It looks as if that is the way in which we match up. It looks as if there’s at all times large moments, whether or not it is relievers or starters pitching out of huge jams and a few large at-bats.”
Now comes a gathering with the Dodgers and an opportunity for the Blue Jays to finish a five-game shedding streak in opposition to the Nationwide League membership. Los Angeles has additionally gained 9 of the final 10 conferences between the groups
The golf equipment final met at Los Angeles in 2019, with the Dodgers incomes a three-game sweep, together with one-run video games within the final two contests
–Area Stage Media
