Giants Game Today
Live UpdateSan Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers
Oracle Park | 7:10 PM PST
MLB
Division Rivalry
Game Preview: The Giants face their arch-rivals Dodgers in tonight's crucial NL West matchup. Both teams are fighting for playoff positioning.
Game Information
1Starting Pitchers
Giants: Logan Webb (10-8, 3.25 ERA)
Dodgers: Clayton Kershaw (12-4, 2.48 ERA)
2Current Standings
Giants: 78-64 (2nd NL West)
Dodgers: 85-57 (1st NL West)
3Broadcast Info
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area, MLB Network
Radio: KNBR 680
4Weather Forecast
Partly cloudy, 62°F, Wind: 8 mph NW
10% chance of precipitation
5Injury Report
Giants: Joc Pederson (day-to-day)
Dodgers: Mookie Betts (active)
Key Matchup: Watch for the battle between Webb's sinker and the Dodgers' powerful left-handed hitters. Kershaw has historically dominated the Giants.
Live Game Updates
1Pre-game Notes
Gates open at 5:30 PM. Special ceremony honoring Giants alumni at 6:30 PM.
Expected attendance: 41,000+
2Starting Lineups
Giants: 1. Wade Jr. (1B), 2. Estrada (2B), 3. Flores (DH)
Dodgers: 1. Betts (RF), 2. Freeman (1B), 3. Smith (C)
3Live Score
TOP 3rd: Giants 1 - Dodgers 0
HR: Flores (12), RBI: 1
Game Analysis
1Keys to Victory
Giants must contain Dodgers' power hitters and capitalize on scoring opportunities.
Bullpen management will be crucial in late innings.
2Player to Watch
Wilmer Flores: .315 BA with RISP this season
Clayton Kershaw: 2.12 ERA vs Giants in last 5 starts
3Series Outlook
This is game 2 of 3-game series. Giants won yesterday 4-2.
Next meeting: September 28-30 at Dodger Stadium
4Playoff Implications
Giants currently hold 2nd Wild Card spot by 1.5 games
Dodgers lead NL West by 7 games
Stat to Watch: The Giants are 12-3 in their last 15 home games against left-handed starters.