Dodgers Set Pitchers for Phillies Road Series

Series Overview

The Los Angeles Dodgers announced their rotation for a three‑game road series against the Philadelphia Phillies that kicks off Monday. The Dodgers come into the matchup on the heels of a sweep of the New York Yankees, taking two of three games and losing a hard‑fought doubleheader contest 2‑1. Their last meeting with the Phillies in May saw the Dodgers win two of three at home, outscoring the visitors 16‑7 and closing with a 9‑1 victory on May 31.

The Phillies will counter with a mix of All‑Star talent and solid mid‑rotation arms, looking to reverse the earlier home‑field deficit. As the Dodgers prepare for their first road trip of the month, the starting pitchers will set the tone for what could be a competitive series.

Monday’s Starting Matchup

For the opening game, Emmet Sheehan receives the ball for Los Angeles. After rain forced a postponement of Saturday’s contest against the Yankees, the Dodgers shuffled their rotation, moving Yoshinobu Yamamoto to start the first game of a doubleheader and positioning Sheehan for Monday. Sheehan struggled in June with a 6.00 ERA over 21 innings, but he turned things around in two recent starts, allowing just four runs in 9.2 innings.

The Phillies will counter with Cristopher Sanchez, an All‑Star starter slated to open the series for Philadelphia.

Tuesday’s Pitching Battle

Eric Lauer tops the Dodgers’ rotation for Tuesday. Since joining Los Angeles, his ERA has dropped from 6.69 to 4.81, and he now boasts a 3.12 ERA in seven appearances. The Dodgers are undefeated in games Lauer starts this season, giving him a 7‑0 record.