The Los Angeles Dodgers already know which pitchers they will face in games 2 and 3 of the National League Division Series against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Game 2 will also be played at Citizens Bank Park, the home of the Philadelphia Phillies, while Game 3 will be at Dodger Stadium, the home of the Blues.
The pitchers who will face the Dodgers in games 2 and 3 of the Division Series
Rob Thomson, the manager of the Philadelphia Phillies, confirmed that Peruvian-Venezuelan left-handed pitcher Jesus Luzardo will start Game 2 and that Venezuelan left-hander Ranger Suarez is expected to pitch Game 3, who is expected to be made official by the manager after Game 2 of the National League Division Series.
“They hit a lot of home runs. They have a lot of power in their lineup. And they showed everybody that they can also win games and score runs without hitting home runs. They have a lot of veteran hitters who work at-bats well. They know the strike zone and don’t get out of it often. You have to pitch to them very, very well. The Dodgers have a lot of power in their lineup, but they will have a big challenge against the Phillies’ formidable rotation,” Rob Thomson.
Two Venezuelan left-handers
Jesus Luzardo, who turned 28 years old this week, had a 3.92 ERA in the 2025 MLB regular season where he went 15-7 along with a 3.9 bWAR. He struck out 216 while walking just 57 in 32 starts.
Meanwhile, Ranger Suarez finished his eighth season with the Phillies with a 3.20 ERA in 26 appearances. He is pitching finer than last season and looks ready to add another chapter to his impressive postseason track record.
Read the full article here
