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Landen Roupp, Giants Intent on Knocking Down Dodgers
Landen Roupp and Emmet Sheehan are set for the mound as the Dodgers open as -172 favorites in the series finale.
The San Francisco Giants face the Los Angeles Dodgers on Thursday at 10:10 p.m. EDT, with Landen Roupp starting against Emmet Sheehan; the Giants lead the series 2-1.
Los Angeles enters second in the NL West with a 14-10 home record, while San Francisco sits fourth in the division with an 18-25 overall record.
The Dodgers hold the second-ranked team batting average in the NL at.264, led by Andy Pages'.312 average; Jung Hoo Lee contributes 10 doubles and 14 RBIs for the Giants.
Both clubs manage extensive injury lists, with Dodgers pitchers Edwin Diaz and Tyler Glasnow sidelined; San Francisco also faces absences including Logan Webb and Erik Miller.
Thursday marks the seventh meeting between the two teams this season, with the Giants holding a 4-2 advantage in the season series.