The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants on Friday, September 18, at UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium, with first pitch set for 10:15 PM ET. Tyler Glasnow gets the ball for Los Angeles against San Francisco's Cesar Perdomo in a late-season regular season showdown between two NL West rivals. With September roster implications still in play across the division, any ground gained or lost in a head-to-head series between these two clubs carries real weight. This one is available on Apple TV nationally and on Dodgers Radio AM570 locally.
Pitching Matchup: Tyler Glasnow vs. Cesar Perdomo
Glasnow is the clear headliner on the mound Friday night. The right-hander has the kind of raw stuff — a fastball that can touch triple digits paired with a knee-buckling curveball — that makes him one of the more imposing starters Los Angeles can run out there. When he's commanding both pitches and staying out of lengthy counts, he's capable of shutting down a lineup for six or seven innings.
San Francisco counters with Cesar Perdomo, a left-hander who will need to be sharp to keep the Dodgers' lineup in check. Pitching at Dodger Stadium in a rivalry game against a lineup with the depth Los Angeles carries is a tall order for any starter, and Perdomo will need to work efficiently and mix his offerings to keep hitters off balance.
Keys to Watch in Dodgers vs. Giants
- Glasnow's command early: When Glasnow is at his best, he sets the tone in the first two innings. If he's locating his fastball and getting ahead in counts, this could be a long night for the Giants' offense.
- Dodgers' lineup vs. a left-handed starter: Los Angeles has the lineup depth to handle left-handed pitching from multiple spots. Watch how the Dodgers construct their lineup and whether they force Perdomo into trouble early.
- Bullpen management: In a 10:15 PM ET start, late-game decisions from both managers will matter. How each team handles the middle and late innings could decide the outcome as much as the starters do.
- Rivalry intensity: Dodgers-Giants games carry a different energy regardless of standings. Expect a competitive, physical game where neither side gives an inch.
Broadcast Information
- TV: Apple TV
- Radio (English): Dodgers Radio AM570, KNBR 680
- Radio (Spanish): KTNQ 1020, 1510 AM KSFN
Prediction: Dodgers Win Behind Glasnow's Arm
Glasnow at home against a Giants club coming into Dodger Stadium is a favorable setup for Los Angeles. The pitching matchup leans Dodgers, the venue leans Dodgers, and the rivalry edge that comes with a September series between these two should bring out the best in the home side. Expect Glasnow to go deep into the game and the Dodgers to take care of business in front of their home crowd. Dodgers 5, Giants 2.
