Los Angeles Dodgers at Arizona Diamondbacks 8/1/21 - MLB Picks & Predictions

The Los Angeles Dodgers come into this game 20 games over .500 with a record of 63-43 following an 8-3 win over the Arizona Diamondbacks. The Los Angeles bats led the way posting 16 hits on the day including 5-16 with runners in scoring position. Justin Turner and Albert Pujols led the way for Los Angeles driving in two runs apiece

Mitch White Got the start for Los Angeles giving up two runs on two hits in 3.2 innings of work resulting in a no decision. The Dodgers bullpen held true until Alex Vesia came on in relief giving up no runs on one hit in one complete inning to pick up the win.

Merrill Kelly got the star for Arizona giving up three runs on eight hits across 6.1 innings of work resulting in the loss. The Diamondbacks bullpen stayed true to form as one of the worst in the league giving up four runs on eight hits across the last 2.2 innings to finish the game.

Arizona struggled on offense posting only five hits in 29 at bats including 0-3 with runners in scoring position to leave two men on base. Kole Calhoun showed the only sign of life for the Arizona offense driving in two runs with a two run home run in the fourth inning.