San Francisco Giants vs Los Angeles Dodgers | September 18, 2026

Scheduled September 18, 2026 • Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

San Francisco Giants

55-80

Los Angeles Dodgers

81-54

MLB PREVIEW • September 18, 2026 Featured Matchup

MLB Matchup: San Francisco Giants (55-80) travels to play Los Angeles Dodgers (81-54) at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.

San Francisco Giants

Visiting Side

Record 55-80

Los Angeles Dodgers

Home Side

Record 81-54

Team Matchup Analysis Tale of the Tape

Circled Game Matchup Projection

47%

San Francisco Giants

53%

Los Angeles Dodgers

Projected Score SAN 4.1 - LOS 4.7

Data Confidence High

Data Used 5 of 6 categories

San Francisco Giants has a stronger overall season performance.
Los Angeles Dodgers has a stronger home record.
San Francisco Giants boasts a more productive batting lineup.

San Francisco Giants

STAT

Los Angeles Dodgers

40.7% Win % 38.5%

55-80 Overall Record 52-83

32-35 Home Record 29-40

23-45 Away Record 23-43

4.09 Runs / G 4.08

.247 Team BA .235

.714 Team OPS .682

4.35 Team ERA 4.28

1.36 WHIP 1.35

4574 AB (At Bats) 4507

552 R (Runs) 551

1132 H (Hits) 1057

224 2B (Doubles) 203

25 3B (Triples) 12

152 HR (Home Runs) 132

531 RBI (Runs Batted In) 529

1862 TB (Total Bases) 1680

358 BB (Walks) 422

1078 SO (Strikeouts) 1272

61 SB (Stolen Bases) 74

.247 AVG .235

.306 OBP .309

.407 SLG .373

.714 OPS .682

575.9 RC (Runs Created) 524.5

.071 BB/PA .083

0.33 BB/K 0.33

3.85 P/PA 3.92

401 XBH (Extra Base Hits) 347

5044 PA (Plate Appearances) 5060

30.1 AB/HR 34.1

4.35 ERA 4.28

1.36 WHIP 1.35

1189.1 IP (Innings) 1191.0

1114 H (Hits Allowed) 1050

575 ER (Earned Runs) 567

127 HR (HR Allowed) 141

500 BB (Walks Allowed) 553

1016 K (Strikeouts) 1207

7.7 K/9 (K Per 9) 9.1

55 W (Wins) 52

80 L (Losses) 83

25 SV (Saves) 21

0.982 FP (Fielding %) 0.983

87 E (Errors) 79

224 DP (Double Plays) 203

4915 TC (Total Chances) 4772

3568 PO (Putouts) 3573

1260 A (Assists) 1120

36.5 RF (Range Factor) 35.5

Situational Context Environment

Venue Advantage Host Los Angeles Dodgers plays on familiar turf at Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles.

Conditions Conditions: Dome/Indoor

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Circled Game Takeaway

Circled Game Analytical Outlook

Why San Francisco Giants Could Win

San Francisco Giants brings a Team ERA of 4.35 and Batting Average of .247 into the matchup.

Why Los Angeles Dodgers Could Win

Los Angeles Dodgers counters with a Team ERA of 4.28 and Batting Average of .235.

Deciding Factor

The deciding factor will be if Los Angeles Dodgers's superior pitching can dominate the matchup.

Game Details

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles

Dome/Indoor

Attendance

N/A

Closing Odds

Line: NL | O/U: TBD

Pitching & Leaders

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

Team Batting Average

Team Home Runs

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San Francisco Giants (50.7%) Los Angeles Dodgers (49.3%)

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