Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview: Shohei Ohtani Pitches July 5, 2025

Saturday, July 5th, 2025

Houston Astros at Los Angeles Dodgers Preview

The Houston Astros take on the Los Angeles Dodgers in a key MLB matchup on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles. First pitch is scheduled for 6:15 PM PT (7:15 PM ET).

Match Details

Houston Astros (53-35, first in the AL West)

Los Angeles Dodgers (56-33, first in the NL West)

Date: Saturday, July 5, 2025

Time: 6:15 PM PT / 7:15 PM ET

Location: Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Pitching Matchup

Astros: Framber Valdez (9-4, 2.72 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 108 strikeouts)

Dodgers: Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 2.25 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, three strikeouts)

Odds

Dodgers: -183

Astros: +153

Over/Under: 9 runs

Game Overview

This game is the second meeting between the two teams this season. The Astros come into the game following Christian Walker's notable four-hit performance on Friday.

Team Records and Standings

The Los Angeles Dodgers hold a 56-33 overall record and are dominant at home with a 33-15 record. They lead the NL West and boast the best team on-base percentage in the National League at .337.

The Houston Astros are 53-35 overall and are first in the AL West. They have a 21-21 record on the road and possess the second-best team batting average across MLB at .260.

Top Performers

For the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani has been a key offensive force, hitting .282 with 30 home runs, 55 walks, and 56 RBIs. Andy Pages has been productive recently, going 11 for 40 with three doubles, a home run, and six RBIs over the last 10 games.

Isaac Paredes leads the Astros in power with 18 home runs, along with 11 doubles and a triple, hitting .255. Jose Altuve has also been hot over the last 10 games, hitting 10 for 37 with two doubles and three home runs.

Recent Performance (Last 10 Games)

Dodgers: 8-2 record, .236 batting average, 4.75 ERA, outscored opponents by five runs.

Astros: 8-2 record, .287 batting average, 3.34 ERA, outscored opponents by 19 runs.

Injuries

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 Los Angeles Dodgers, leading the NL West with a 56-33 record, host the Houston Astros, first in the AL West at 53-35, on Saturday, July 5, 2025, at 6:15 PM PT. The pitching matchup features Astros' Framber Valdez (9-4, 2.72 ERA) against Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani (0-0, 2.25 ERA). Los Angeles is favored on the moneyline (-183). Both teams are performing well recently with 8-2 records in their last 10 games, though the Astros have outscored opponents by a wider margin in that span. Key offensive contributors include Shohei Ohtani for the Dodgers and Isaac Paredes and Jose Altuve for the Astros. Both teams have significant injury lists impacting their rosters.

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