It was an explosion of offense from the Los Angeles Dodgers that helped them take a 1-0 series lead over the Tampa Bay Rays. Tonight, the Rays send ace Blake Snell to the mound to quiet the Dodgers’ bats and even the series 1-1.
In the postseason, Snell is 2-2 with a 3.20 ERA. What helps managers and bullpens is the ability for your starter to go the distance. Snell is looking to pitch more than five innings for the first time since their series against the Blue Jays, which was the Wild Card.
※ Current Odds Date & Time: October 21st, 2:00 P.M. (EST)
Online bookmaker William Hill has LA at -140 on the Money Line.
LA will counter with right-hander Tony Gonsolin. Gonsolin is looking to get back on track after allowing seven runs in two appearances against the Braves in the NLCS.Tampa Bay mustered 3 runs against the Dodgers in game 1, with just 6 hits. Meanwhile, the Dodgers made work of the Rays’ pitching mistakes, scoring all 8 of their runs between innings 4 to 6.Mookie Betts, Max Muncy, and Chris Taylor all picked up 2 hits against Tyler Glasnow and Cody Bellinger racked up 2RBI with one swing of the bat.
Tampa Bay will need to limit the swing and misses in tonight’s contest. Three Rays players finished the contest with multiple K’s on the night as Tampa Bay finished with 10 strikeouts overall.
Los Angeles left 9 runners on base, so last night’s game could have been even more dominant in favor of the Dodgers. For Tampa Bay to climb back into this series, they cannot afford to give LA time on the basepaths. Hits will happen, but walks/HBP’s need to be at a minimum if Tampa wants to compete.
