Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers: Astros Seek Sweep in Sunday Finale

Sunday, July 6th, 2025

Houston Astros (54-35, first in the AL West) at Los Angeles Dodgers (56-34, first in the NL West)

Los Angeles; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT

Pitching Matchup

Astros: Ryan Gusto (5-3, 4.90 ERA, 1.49 WHIP, 71 strikeouts)

Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (0-0)

Betting Odds

Dodgers -179, Astros +148; over/under is 9 runs

Team Status

The Houston Astros visit the Los Angeles Dodgers looking to complete a three-game series sweep.

Los Angeles holds a 33-16 record when playing at home and a 56-34 overall record. The Dodgers lead MLB with a collective .457 team slugging percentage.

Houston has a 22-21 road record and a 54-35 record overall. The Astros hitting lineup boasts a .325 on-base percentage, which ranks third in the American League.

This game marks the third meeting between the two teams this season.

Top Performers

Shohei Ohtani is a key offensive player for the Dodgers, with 49 extra base hits, including 12 doubles, seven triples, and 30 home runs. Will Smith has been performing well recently, going 12 for 34 with a double, four home runs, and four RBI over the last 10 games.

For the Astros, Isaac Paredes has contributed 11 doubles, a triple, and 18 home runs. Cam Smith has been hot over the past 10 games, batting 18 for 42 with two doubles, a triple, and two home runs.

Recent Performance

Over their last 10 games, the Dodgers have a 7-3 record. During this span, they have a .227 batting average and a 4.55 ERA, outscoring opponents by one run.

The Astros have an 8-2 record in their last 10 games. They have posted a .292 batting average and a 3.74 ERA, outscoring opponents by 20 runs.

Injury Report

Dodgers: Max Muncy: 10-Day IL (knee), Michael Kopech: 15-Day IL (knee), Roki Sasaki: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Tony Gonsolin: 60-Day IL (elbow), Tyler Glasnow: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Evan Phillips: 60-Day IL (forearm), Blake Snell: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Blake Treinen: 60-Day IL (forearm), Kyle Hurt: 60-Day IL (elbow), Michael Grove: 60-Day IL (shoulder), Brusdar Graterol: 60-Day IL (shoulder), River Ryan: 60-Day IL (elbow), Gavin Stone: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

Astros: Yordan Alvarez: 60-Day IL (hand), Luis Guillorme: 10-Day IL (hamstring), Jeremy Pena: 10-Day IL (rib), Jacob Melton: 10-Day IL (ankle), Shawn Dubin: 15-Day IL (forearm), Pedro Leon: 60-Day IL (knee), Brendan Rodgers: 10-Day IL (oblique), Spencer Arrighetti: 60-Day IL (thumb), Chas McCormick: 10-Day IL (oblique), Ronel Blanco: 60-Day IL (elbow), Zach Dezenzo: 10-Day IL (hand), Hayden Wesneski: 60-Day IL (elbow), Luis Garcia: 60-Day IL (elbow), Cristian Javier: 60-Day IL (elbow), J.P. France: 60-Day IL (shoulder)

In summary

The Houston Astros play the Los Angeles Dodgers on July 6, 2025, in Los Angeles at 4:10 p.m. EDT. The Astros hold a 54-35 record, leading the AL West, while the Dodgers are 56-34, leading the NL West. Ryan Gusto is scheduled to pitch for Houston against Emmet Sheehan for Los Angeles. The Dodgers are favored with betting odds at -179, and the over/under is 9 runs. Los Angeles excels in home performance and team slugging percentage. Houston performs well on the road and has a strong team on-base percentage. Key hitters include Shohei Ohtani and Will Smith for the Dodgers, and Isaac Paredes and Cam Smith for the Astros. Both teams have positive records in their last 10 games, with the Astros outscoring opponents significantly. Both teams also have numerous players listed on the injury report.

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