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Giants' Dominic Smith Poised to Shine Against Dodgers in Los Angeles Showdown

First Inning


As the Giants prepare to face off against the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium, all eyes will be on Dominic Smith, the first baseman who has been a standout performer for the Orange and Black. In their recent series against the Rockies, Smith showcased his batting prowess with an impressive .750 average, hitting one home run and driving in three runs in one of the games. His on-base percentage stood at a remarkable 80 percent, highlighting his ability to get on base and create scoring opportunities for his team.


Jul 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a long fly ball for an out in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Giants' lineup will look to capitalize on Smith's form as they step into enemy territory. With an OPS of 2.3 in that game, he demonstrated not only power but also consistency at the plate. As they go head-to-head with their arch-rivals, maintaining this level of performance could be crucial for setting the tone early in the game.


Second Inning


In addition to Smith's contributions, Wilmer Flores has been another key player for the Giants. Playing as an infielder, Flores has maintained a solid batting average of .400 over three games with an OBP of 40 percent. His ability to consistently make contact and drive runners home makes him a vital cog in the Giants' offensive machine.


Jul 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani (17) hits a long fly ball for an out in the first inning against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Meanwhile, Michael Yastrzemski has been holding down right field with a steady glove despite some inconsistencies at bat. However, his .333 average with three RBIs in one game shows potential for clutch performances when needed most.


Third Inning


On the mound, Erik Miller has been a reliable presence for San Francisco. Despite not securing any wins or losses recently, his ERA remains impeccable at 0.0 across two appearances against Colorado—a testament to his control and precision pitching under pressure.


Jul 24, 2024; Los Angeles, California, USA;  Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Will Smith (16) misses the tag on San Francisco Giants first baseman LaMonte Wade Jr. (31) as he scores a run in the eighth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

For Los Angeles, Mookie Betts stands out as their shortstop star despite having a quieter series against San Diego with just a .200 average over three games. Nonetheless, Betts is known for stepping up during high-stakes matchups like this one.


Fourth Inning


Freddie Freeman continues to be an offensive threat for LA as well; although he hit only .250 recently against San Diego Padres pitchers—his overall season stats suggest he can turn things around quickly if given half-a-chance by opposing pitchers from SF’s bullpen crew led by Camilo Doval whose WHIP sits comfortably low at 1 across recent outings too!


Fifth Inning


Pitching depth will play an essential role throughout this matchup: Kyle Harrison’s starting efforts have shown promise despite some hiccups along way (ERA hovering around mid-5s), while relievers like Randy Rodriguez offer strikeout potential (K9 rate nearing double digits).


Sixth Inning


As we approach late innings where games are often won or lost—look out especially towards Jung Hoo Lee patrolling centerfield defensively paired alongside Heliot Ramos left side; both players’ defensive metrics indicate minimal errors committed thus far which bodes well keeping LA hitters off-balance attempting extra bases via gaps etcetera…


Fans can catch all action live from Dodger Stadium on June 15th at 7:10 PM ET broadcasted exclusively through ESPN network! Don’t miss what promises another classic rivalry clash between these storied franchises battling supremacy within NL West division standings once more! Share your thoughts about who might emerge victorious below—and let others know why you’re excited too!

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