Dodgers take on the Diamondbacks following Buehler's strong outing
Los Angeles Dodgers (43-27, second in the NL West) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (20-52, fifth in the NL West)
Phoenix; Sunday, 4:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Tony Gonsolin (0-0, 3.38 ERA, 2.63 WHIP, 9 strikeouts) Diamondbacks: Alex Young (2-4, 3.86 ERA, 1.29 WHIP, 32 strikeouts)
BOTTOM LINE: Los Angeles heads into the matchup after a dominant performance by Walker Buehler. Buehler pitched 7 1/3 innings, surrendering two runs on two hits with 11 strikeouts against Arizona.
The Diamondbacks are 6-22 against opponents from the NL West. Arizona hitters have posted a team on-base percentage of .300 this season, led by Carson Kelly with a mark of .382.
The Dodgers are 19-8 against NL West Division teams. Los Angeles’ team on-base percentage of .334 leads the National League. Chris Taylor leads the club with an OBP of .385.
