LA Dodgers at Arizona D-Backs 8/2/20 - MLB Picks & Predictions

Last Updated: 08/02/2020 at 9:33 AM ET

The Los Angeles Dodgers conclude a four-game series on the road Sunday against National League West rival the Arizona Diamondbacks. Los Angeles dropped to 5-3 following its 5-3 loss to the Diamondbacks on Friday. Mookie Betts hit a home run for the first time as a Dodgers, had two other hits and knocked in two runs. The Dodgers outfielder also had a sensational throw to third base to nail a runner.

Corey Seager is leading the Dodgers in hitting with a batting average of .344, in home runs with three and hits with 11. Justin Turner is leading the Dodgers in RBIs with six. On Sunday, the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw to the mound. The southpaw will be making his first start of the season after being scratched just prior to his scheduled start on opening night.

Arizona improved to 3-5 following its victory on Friday over the Dodgers. Christian Walker hit an eighth-inning three-run double as the Diamondbacks were finally able to produce timely hitting and runs with a late-inning rally to beat the Dodgers. Arizona remains in last place in the NL West three games behind the first-place San Diego Padres.

Ketel Marte is leading Arizona in hitting with a batting average of .344 and in hits with 11. Kole Calhoun and Marte have the lead in home runs for Arizona with one each and Christian Walker is the RBI leader with six. On Sunday, Arizona will send Merrill Kelly to the mound. The right-hander 1-0 with an ERA of 1.17, 7 Ks and 1 BBs.

The Dodgers will have ace Clayton Kershaw on the mound as the southpaw makes his debut in 2020 after being scratched on opening night. Los Angeles has won 14 of its last 21 overall and 12 of its last 19 versus an opponent from the National League. Final Score Prediction, Los Angeles Dodgers win 5-1.

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