Emmet Sheehan starts as D-backs, Dodgers close out series
D-backs left-hander Mitch Bratt opposes Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan in the July 12 series finale at Dodger Stadium (1:10 p.m.), the last game before the All-Star break. Arizona recalled Bratt from Triple-A Reno after placing Zac Gallen on the 10-day injured list with right elbow inflammation. For fans tracking Emmet Sheehan and this NL West matchup, the pitching change and Sunday lineups are the headline story.
Key Takeaways
- Emmet Sheehan starts for Los Angeles in the first-half finale; Mitch Bratt gets the ball for Arizona after Zac Gallen hits the IL.
- Bratt is likely capped near 57 pitches, so Arizona can lean heavily on the bullpen before the break.
- Shohei Ohtani remains in the Dodgers lineup at DH while managing a knee injury; Max Muncy is back at third base.
- The Diamondbacks' 40-man roster sits at 39 after Sunday's moves.
- Game 3 was originally billed as Gallen vs. Sheehan, but elbow inflammation reshaped the matchup.
Who is starting for the Dodgers and Diamondbacks?
According to Yahoo Sports, the Dodgers send Emmet Sheehan to the mound opposite Arizona's Mitch Bratt on Sunday, July 12. Bratt was recalled from Triple-A Reno, while Gallen was placed on the 10-day IL with right elbow inflammation, retroactive to July 9.
When the series was previewed, AZ Snake Pit had Game 3 listed as Zac Gallen versus Emmet Sheehan at 1:10 p.m. Sheehan entered that matchup at 4-6 with a 4.91 ERA, while Gallen carried a 6.34 ERA. The injury swap puts a rookie lefty on the bump instead.
What should fans expect from Mitch Bratt?
Yahoo Sports notes Bratt's prior D-backs outing on June 24 lasted three innings with one run allowed on 54 pitches. His most recent Reno start was four shutout innings on 57 pitches, and that figure is likely the ceiling for Sunday.
Because this is the last game before the All-Star break, Arizona can empty the bullpen as needed. That makes Bratt's pitch count the key variable for how deep the game stays in his hands.
What's the status of Shohei Ohtani and Max Muncy?
Dodgers Nation reported that Max Muncy returned to the batting order on Saturday after resting Friday. Muncy has been banged up during the first half, and with the All-Star Game on Tuesday, the Dodgers have been careful about his workload.
Shohei Ohtani was pulled from his scheduled start Friday because of a knee injury but remained in the lineup as designated hitter. Yahoo Sports' Sunday lineup confirms Ohtani at DH, with Muncy at third base, Freddie Freeman at first, and Mookie Betts at shortstop.
What time is the D-backs @ Dodgers series finale?
First pitch is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. at Dodger Stadium, per AZ Snake Pit's series preview. For broadcast and streaming updates as first pitch approaches, check our Streaming & TV Alerts hub.
AZ Snake Pit framed this series as a test for a skidding Arizona club that entered below .500 after splitting with San Diego. With Gallen sidelined and Sheehan carrying a mixed recent track record — the Dodgers had lost four of his last five starts, though his last two were solid against San Diego — Sunday's finale offers Arizona its best pitching matchup on paper.
How do the Sunday lineups look?
Yahoo Sports published full lineups for both clubs. Arizona tops the order with Ketel Marte at DH and Tim Tawa at first base, with Ryan Waldschmidt in center. Los Angeles counters with Ohtani, Andy Pages, Freeman, Betts, Tommy Edman, Kyle Tucker, Teoscar Hernandez, Muncy, and Eliezer Alfonzo behind the plate.
With the 40-man roster at 39 after the Bratt recall and Gallen IL move, both teams are set for a quick turnaround into the All-Star break once this one wraps.