The Los Angeles Dodgers are gearing up for a pivotal Sunday night contest with the Boston Red Sox, a game that could decide whether they escape a three‑game sweep. The stakes are heightened by a recent flurry of moves that have reshaped the club's roster in the final days before the trade deadline.
Key storylines heading into Sunday night
Emmet Sheehan will take the mound for Los Angeles, while Boston counters with 25‑year‑old right‑hander Jake Bennett, who has posted a 2.74 ERA and 46 strikeouts in 65.2 innings this season. Both clubs expect Tarik Skubal to be in uniform before the 4:20 p.m. PT first pitch, adding a fresh arm to the mix.
The Dodgers arrive after a 9‑4 loss on Friday and a 3‑2 defeat on Saturday, leaving them one defeat away from being swept. President of Baseball Operations Andrew Friedman is actively pursuing additional trades before Monday's 3 p.m. PT deadline, eyeing players such as outfielder Alex Call and left‑hander Eric Lauer for potential movement.
Sunday's lineup will showcase a constellation of star power, featuring Shohei Ohtani, Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernández, Max Muncy, and the newly acquired Tarik Skubal, alongside utility pieces Andy Pages, Tommy Edman and Dalton Rushing. The depth of talent underscores the Dodgers' intent to compete fiercely despite the recent setbacks.
Fans can catch the action on NBC and Peacock, with radio coverage available in English on AM570 and in Spanish on KTNQ 1020 AM.