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The Los Angeles Dodgers (88-69) return to Chase Field Wednesday night to face the Arizona Diamondbacks (80-77) in what could be another milestone opportunity for Shohei Ohtani. With 99 RBIs on the season, the superstar remains one hit away from the century mark as the Dodgers enter as -156 favorites for this 9:40 p.m. ET contest.
Game Information
Date: Wednesday, September 24, 2025
Time: 9:40 p.m. ET / 6:40 p.m. local
Location: Chase Field, Phoenix
TV Coverage: Arizona Sports (ARID), SportsNet LA
Betting Lines: Dodgers -156, Diamondbacks +130
Run Total: 8.5 runs
Spread: Dodgers -1.5
Pitching Matchup: Snell vs Nelson
Blake Snell Brings Cy Young Experience
Blake Snell gets the ball for his 11th start of the season with a 5-4 record and impressive 2.44 ERA across 55⅓ innings. His 67 strikeouts demonstrate the elite stuff that made him a Cy Young winner, and he could be tough to handle for Arizona’s lineup.
Snell’s limited starts this season mean he should be fresh and ready to compete against a Diamondbacks offense that ranks 4th in baseball in runs scored.
Ryne Nelson Looks to Continue Strong Season
Ryne Nelson takes the mound for his 23rd start with a solid 7-3 record. The right-hander has been one of the few consistent bright spots in Arizona’s rotation, and pitching at home typically brings out his best performance.
Nelson faces the challenge of containing one of baseball’s most potent offenses while trying to help the Diamondbacks stay above .500 in the season’s final weeks.
Diamondbacks Offense: Desert Power at Home
Geraldo Perdomo Leading the Way
Geraldo Perdomo continues to pace Arizona with a .291 batting average and team-leading 98 RBIs. His development into a consistent offensive contributor has been encouraging for the franchise’s future direction.
Corbin Carroll’s Power Display
Corbin Carroll leads the team with 31 home runs, showcasing the dynamic ability that makes him such an exciting player to watch. Playing at Chase Field should give him additional opportunities to add to that total.
Supporting Cast Steps Up
Ketel Marte contributes 26 home runs while batting .280, and Gabriel Moreno adds solid contact hitting at .287. This Diamondbacks offense ranks 4th in baseball with 778 runs scored, proving they can compete with anyone when clicking.
Dodgers’ Championship-Caliber Lineup
Ohtani’s Historic Chase Continues
Shohei Ohtani enters with 99 RBIs, needing just one more to reach triple digits. His 53 home runs while batting .282 represent the kind of two-way excellence that’s made him baseball’s most captivating player.
Star Supporting Cast
Freddie Freeman leads the team with a .292 batting average, while Mookie Betts contributes 148 hits with steady production. Andy Pages adds depth with a .463 slugging percentage.
This Dodgers offense ranks 2nd in baseball with 798 runs scored and 234 home runs, creating constant pressure on opposing pitchers.
Statistical Breakdown
Both teams bring impressive offensive numbers:
- Runs per game: Dodgers 5.1 vs Diamondbacks 5.0
- Home runs: Dodgers 234 vs Diamondbacks 210
- Batting average: Dodgers .253 vs Diamondbacks .252
Los Angeles holds pitching advantages with superior strikeout rates (9.3 K/9 vs 8.0 K/9), though Arizona’s home field could neutralize some of that edge.
Betting Analysis
The Diamondbacks have performed well as underdogs this season, going 34-67 (50.7%) when not favored. When facing odds similar to Wednesday’s +130, they’ve gone 12-8, suggesting they can compete when expectations are manageable.
The Dodgers have been solid but not overwhelming as favorites at 79-60 (56.8%).
The 8.5-run total makes sense given both teams’ offensive firepower, with both clubs going over roughly 46-48% of the time this season.
Key Injuries
Both teams continue dealing with significant pitching depth issues. The Dodgers miss several key relievers, while Arizona remains without Corbin Burnes and A.J. Puk for the season.
These bullpen limitations could contribute to higher-scoring games if either starter struggles.
Home Field Advantage
Chase Field’s conditions typically favor hitters during evening games, which could benefit both offenses. The Diamondbacks’ familiarity with their ballpark provides a slight edge in this type of environment.
Game Prediction
Final Score: Diamondbacks 8, Dodgers 7
Total: Over 8.5 runs
While the Dodgers bring superior talent and Ohtani’s milestone chase, Arizona’s home field advantage and strong performance as underdogs create value. Both offenses should find success against pitching staffs dealing with injury concerns.
This projects as exactly the type of back-and-forth game that makes late-season baseball entertaining. The Diamondbacks’ desperate need to finish above .500 could provide the extra motivation needed to spoil Ohtani’s milestone opportunity for another night.
Both teams have enough firepower to push this total well over 8.5 runs in what should be an offensive showcase at Chase Field.
Go D-backs!
