Joc Pederson at DH for Dodgers in Game 2 versus Braves
Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Joc Pederson will serve as the designated hitter in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against right-hander Ian Anderson and the Atlanta Braves on Tuesday.
What It Means:
Pederson will bat eighth out of the DH spot after being held out of Game 1 against left-hander Max Fried. A.J. Pollock will man left field after serving as the Dodgers' DH on Monday. Chris Taylor will shift to second base while Enrique Hernandez sits. Tony Gonsolin will be the starting pitcher after Clayton Kershaw was scratched with back spasms. The Dodgers' full lineup as they try to avoid an 0-2 deficit: Mookie Betts RF, Corey Seager SS, Justin Turner 3B, Max Muncy 1B, Will Smith C, Cody Bellinger CF, Pollock LF, Pederson DH, Taylor 2B.
numberFire's models expect Joc to score 8.3 FanDuel points on Tuesday and he has a salary of $2,500. Per our MLB Heat Map, the Dodgers have an implied total of 4.5 runs.
Source:
Baseball Press
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