Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherDodgersThe starters are close overall, but Sheehan owns the better strikeout and control profile.
Offense vs handDodgersLos has produced the stronger offense against right-handed pitching.
Team strengthDodgersLos leads 56–39 in T-Score, driven by stronger offense.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Nelson averages 1.3 more innings per start.
·Nelson enters with a 5.02 road ERA; Sheehan owns a 4.48 ERA at home.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Nelson arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 57% | 96.3 |
| Slider | 20% | 88.7 |
| Cutter | 10% | 93.0 |
| Curveball | 10% | 81.0 |
| Sinker | 4% | 95.3 |
Sheehan arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 43% | 94.4 |
| Slider | 29% | 86.6 |
| Changeup | 16% | 85.5 |
| Curveball | 12% | 77.7 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.697OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.766OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
Lineups
Final lineupsOrder from the stored snapshot; treat as unofficial until the card is filed.Full lineup page Lineups not announced
Neither club has posted a batting order. Handedness composition, H-Score leaders and batter-vs-pitcher samples appear here as soon as the first order is filed — typically two to three hours before first pitch.
Team comparison
Results
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LAD+37112th
Run differential
+4483rd
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Ryne Nelson is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Dodgers?+
Emmet Sheehan is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
10:10 PM ET at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium.
Where is the game being played?+
UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, home of the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Ryne Nelson is at 42; Emmet Sheehan is at 53. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.