"The Dodgers (73-56) dropped the first game of this road series against the Padres (73-56) last night by a score of 2-1, behind a very disappointing offensive performance. Alex Freeland accounted for the only scoring with his first career home run in the third inning. The offense wasted a great Blake Snell outing, who allowed just two runs over seven innings despite facing a good offense in back-to-back outings."
"Glasnow allowed two runs on six hits and one walk with eight strikeouts over five innings his last time out against the Padres. It was a solid outing despite going just five innings, and he's allowed just five runs over 17.2 innings across three starts in August. It hasn't all been pretty since returning from the IL, but over seven starts since returning, he now has a 2.50 ERA, a 1.08 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts in 39.2 innings."
"The Dodgers will run out a similar lineup as yesterday, with starting over Michael Conforto, and Miguel Rojas starting over Alex Freeland. Conforto warrants very limited playing time regardless, but the swap for Call against the left-handed Cortes makes sense. Freeland has been playing well and added the solo homer off yesterday, but he is weaker from the right side while Rojas has been very good against lefties (.798 OPS). I'd personally consider starting Freeland over Buddy Kennedy, but the lineup decisions aren't up to me."
The Dodgers lost the first game of the road series 2-1 to the Padres after a disappointing offensive performance. Alex Freeland hit his first career home run in the third inning for the game's only run. Blake Snell allowed two runs over seven strong innings but received little run support. Mason Miller and Robert Suarez had stressful relief outings, while the Dodgers used only Edgardo Henriquez from the bullpen. The Dodgers will run a similar lineup with Michael Conforto starting and Miguel Rojas favored against left-handed Nestor Cortes. Tyler Glasnow has pitched well since returning from the IL, posting a 2.50 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, and 49 strikeouts in 39.2 innings.
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