Preview for Sunday, September 27, 2026. Schedule and player information can change.
Los Angeles Dodgers at San Francisco Giants
The Dodgers bring the stronger overall offensive and pitching profile into this matchup against the Giants. Los Angeles carries a WP-estimated wOBA of 0.331 compared to San Francisco's 0.307, suggesting the Dodgers' lineup has been more productive so far. On the run-prevention side, the Dodgers also hold the better marks with a WP-estimated FIP of 3.78 and an ERA of 3.57, both lower than the Giants' team FIP of 4.32 and ERA of 4.34.
Starting-pitcher information for the Dodgers is unavailable in this preview, leaving Carson Seymour as the only confirmed starter listed, via the schedule feed for San Francisco, though that is not independent confirmation of the final lineup. Seymour has worked approximately 30.7 innings this season with an ERA of 4.70 and a WP-calculated FIP of 5.94, figures that sit well below the quality of the Giants' broader team ERA and FIP numbers, pointing to a difficult individual season so far.
San Francisco is also dealing with a notable number of reported injury statuses. Willy Adames is listed on the 10-Day IL, while Harrison Bader and Hayden Birdsong are both listed on the 60-Day IL for the Giants. The Dodgers have their own reported statuses, with Yency Almonte and Ben Casparius and Jake Cousins all listed on the 60-Day IL. Taken together, the statistical picture, spanning wOBA, ERA, and FIP figures for both teams as well as Seymour's individual numbers, favors the Dodgers as the side with the more favorable underlying figures in this matchup.
Statistical scope: MLB Stats API; 2026 regular season season-to-date; exact statistical through-date not supplied.
No rated WP selection is available in this article snapshot.
WP home-run candidate for Dodgers: Max Muncy. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
WP home-run candidate for Giants: Victor Bericoto. The selection uses roster and season-stat inputs; it does not establish a confirmed batting lineup or favourable betting odds.
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