Dodgers vs. White Sox Game Preview: Yamamoto vs. Smith in LA (July 1, 2025)

Tuesday, July 1st, 2025

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at Dodger Stadium. This game marks the beginning of a three-game series between the two clubs.

Game Information

Chicago White Sox (28-56, fifth in the AL Central) at Los Angeles Dodgers (53-32, first in the NL West)

Los Angeles; Tuesday, July 1, 9:10 p.m. PT (10:10 p.m. ET)

Pitching Probables

White Sox: Shane Smith (3-5, 3.37 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 68 strikeouts)

Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-6, 2.61 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 101 strikeouts)

Odds

Dodgers -328, White Sox +260; over/under is 8 1/2 runs

Bottom Line

The Los Angeles Dodgers welcome the Chicago White Sox to open a three-game series. The Dodgers, leading the NL West, hold a significant advantage in the standings over the White Sox, who are fifth in the AL Central.

Team Records and Splits

Los Angeles has a 30-14 record at home and a 53-32 record overall. The Dodgers have been competitive in close games, with a 15-9 record in contests decided by one run.

Chicago has struggled significantly on the road, holding a 9-32 record away from home. Their overall record is 28-56. Similar to the Dodgers, the White Sox have played close games but have a losing record in them at 5-20.

This matchup Tuesday is the first meeting this season between the two teams.

Top Performers

For the Dodgers, Mookie Betts has been a key offensive contributor with 11 doubles, a triple, nine home runs, and 41 RBI while hitting .249. Andy Pages has been performing well recently, going 11 for 41 with two doubles and a home run over the past 10 games.

Miguel Vargas leads the White Sox with a .229 batting average, adding 20 doubles, two triples, and 10 home runs. Kyle Teel has had a productive stretch over the last 10 games, going 12 for 35 with four RBI.

Last 10 Games

Dodgers: Over their last 10 games, the Dodgers are 7-3 with a .245 batting average and a 4.65 ERA. They have outscored their opponents by 13 runs in this span.

White Sox: The White Sox have gone 5-5 in their last 10 games, with a .217 batting average and a 3.30 ERA. They have been outscored by seven runs over this period.

Injuries

Dodgers: Roki Sasaki (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin (elbow), Tyler Glasnow (shoulder), Evan Phillips (forearm), Blake Snell (shoulder), Blake Treinen (forearm), Kyle Hurt (elbow), Michael Grove (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol (shoulder), River Ryan (elbow), Gavin Stone (shoulder) are on the 60-Day IL.

White Sox: Luis Robert (hamstring) is on the 10-Day IL. Cam Booser (shoulder), Davis Martin (forearm), Jared Shuster (hand) are on the 15-Day IL. Fraser Ellard (lat), Ky Bush (elbow), Miguel Castro (knee), Martin Perez (forearm), Drew Thorpe (elbow), Prelander Berroa (elbow), Jesse Scholtens (elbow) are on the 60-Day IL.

In summary

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Chicago White Sox for the first game of a series on July 1, 2025, at 9:10 p.m. PT. The Dodgers, with a 53-32 record, are favorites against the 28-56 White Sox. Yoshinobu Yamamoto (7-6, 2.61 ERA) is scheduled to pitch for the Dodgers, facing Shane Smith (3-5, 3.37 ERA) for the White Sox. Los Angeles has a strong home record (30-14), while Chicago struggles on the road (9-32). Key players include Mookie Betts for the Dodgers and Miguel Vargas for the White Sox. Both teams have notable players on the injured list heading into the series opener.

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