The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Arizona Diamondbacks in the opening game of the NLDS on Saturday at 9:20 PM ET at Dodger Stadium. This contest’s pitching matchup is set, as the Dodgers will send Clayton Kershaw (13-5) to the mound, while Merrill Kelly (12-8) will take the ball for the Diamondbacks.
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Los Angeles vs. Arizona Pitcher Matchup Info
- When: Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 9:20 PM ET
- Where: Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California
- How to Watch on TV: TBS
- Probable Pitchers: Kershaw – LAD (13-5, 2.46 ERA) vs Kelly – ARI (12-8, 3.29 ERA)
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Dodgers vs. Diamondbacks Starting Pitcher Stats (2023)
| Kershaw | Kelly | |
|---|---|---|
| 24 | GS | 30 |
| 13-5 | W-L | 12-8 |
| 2.46 | ERA | 3.29 |
| 131.2 | IP | 177.2 |
| 40 | BB | 69 |
| 137 | SO | 187 |
Dodgers Probable Starting Pitcher: Clayton Kershaw
- The left-hander’s last time out came on Sunday, Oct. 1 against the San Francisco Giants, when he tossed 5 1/3 innings, surrendering two earned runs while allowing five hits.
- In 24 games this season, the 35-year-old has amassed an ERA of 2.46, with 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .203 against him.
- Kershaw has registered 11 quality starts this season.
- In seven of his appearances this season he did not allow an earned run.
- Kershaw’s team is 14-10-0 against the spread this season in his starts.
- Out of Kershaw’s 24 starts with a total this season, 10 have hit the over.
Kershaw’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| at Giants | Sep. 30 | 5.1 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Sep. 23 | 5.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
| at Mariners | Sep. 16 | 4.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 |
| at Marlins | Sep. 5 | 5.0 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 5 |
| vs. Diamondbacks | Aug. 29 | 5.0 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
Diamondbacks Probable Starting Pitcher: Merrill Kelly
- The right-hander gave up one earned run and allowed five hits in seven innings pitched against the Houston Astros on Sunday, Oct. 1.
- The 34-year-old has pitched in 30 games this season with an ERA of 3.29, a 2.71 strikeout-to-walk ratio and a WHIP of 1.193.
- In 30 starts this season, he’s earned a quality start in 18 of them.
- He has three appearances this season with zero earned runs allowed out of his 30 chances this season.
- Among qualified pitchers this campaign, the 34-year-old’s 3.29 ERA ranks 10th, 1.193 WHIP ranks 24th, and 9.5 K/9 ranks 16th.
- The Diamondbacks are 16-14-0 against the spread when Kelly starts.
- Kelly’s starts with a set total this season have hit the over in 11 of 30 contests.
Kelly’s Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | IP | H | R | ER | K | BB |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Astros | Sep. 30 | 7.0 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 2 |
| at Yankees | Sep. 25 | 5.0 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2 |
| vs. Giants | Sep. 20 | 6.2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| at Mets | Sep. 14 | 5.0 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 4 |
| at Cubs | Sep. 9 | 5.2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
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