The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to wrap up their series with the San Francisco Giants on Thursday.
Coming off a 4-0 victory on Wednesday, the Dodgers are looking to build on that momentum.
Smith to Lead Off Against San Francisco
The Dodgers have announced their starting lineup for Thursday’s game against the Giants. Will Smith is slated to be the leadoff hitter.
Smith is batting .256 with 31 hits, three home runs, 17 RBI’s and 12 runs in his first 36 games of the 2026 season.
This marks the first time in his career that Smith is leading off at DH, filling in for Shohei Ohtani.
Emmet Sheehan is scheduled to be on the mound for Los Angeles.
Dodgers’ Recent Performance and Standings
The Dodgers’ recent form has been somewhat inconsistent, with a 5-5 record over their last ten games.
Overall, they hold a 25-18 record in 43 games. This places them tied with the San Diego Padres for the top spot in the National League West.
At home, the Dodgers have a 14-10 record in 24 games.
Giants’ Season So Far
The Giants enter the series finale as the fourth-place team in the National League West. Their record stands at 18-25 in 43 games.
They share the Dodgers’ form, going 5-5 over their last ten games. On the road, the Giants have a record of 8-13 in 21 games.
Following Thursday’s game, the Dodgers will start their next series on Friday night when they visit Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels. The Giants will visit the Athletics on Friday night.