Matchup at a glance
PitcherStat calculationCategoryComparisonWhy
Starting pitcherDiamondbacksArizona has the stronger starting-pitcher profile: Soroka leads in P-Score, WHIP and K/9.
Offense vs handEvenBoth offenses perform near the same level against the opposing starter's handedness.
Team strengthDodgersLos leads 56–39 in T-Score.
Starting pitchers
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
2026 season (MLB rank among qualified starters)
How the starters differ
·Soroka averages 1.0 more innings per start.
·Lauer carries a 5.24 road ERA, compared with Soroka's 2.66 mark at home.
·Soroka holds a 27-point P-Score advantage, 63 to 36.
How the lineups match the starters' pitch mix
Pitch data coverage: partial. Usage and velocity only.
Lauer arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 42% | 91.1 |
| Cutter | 23% | 87.6 |
| Changeup | 15% | 84.6 |
| Curveball | 12% | 75.9 |
| Slider | 8% | 82.8 |
Soroka arsenal
| Pitch | Usage | Velo |
|---|
| Four-seam | 32% | 93.5 |
| Slurve | 32% | 80.6 |
| Changeup | 12% | 85.9 |
| Cutter | 12% | 89.0 |
| Sinker | 10% | 93.3 |
| Sweeper | 1% | 83.2 |
Team OPS vs opposing starter's hand
0.766OPS
.600.700.800.9001.000
0.782OPS
.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
LAD·
AZ+4483rd
Run differential
+37112th
Frequently asked
Who is starting for the Dodgers?+
Eric Lauer is listed as the starter.
Who is starting for the Diamondbacks?+
Michael Soroka is listed as the starter.
What time does the game start?+
9:40 PM ET at Chase Field.
Where is the game being played?+
Chase Field, home of the Arizona Diamondbacks.
Are the lineups confirmed?+
Not yet. Orders appear here when they are posted.
How do the starters compare on P-Score?+
Eric Lauer is at 36; Michael Soroka is at 63. P-Score is PitcherStat's 0–100 season index for qualified starters.