The Los Angeles Dodgers host the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at 11:10 AM local time. This National League West clash features a compelling pitching matchup between Japanese right-hander Roki Sasaki (Dodgers) and Giants righty Trevor McDonald.
Sasaki, wearing No. 11, enters the game with a 5.97 ERA over his last four starts. He has struggled recently, taking a loss on May 3 against the Cardinals (6 IP, 5 hits, 4 strikeouts, 3 earned runs) and another defeat on April 13 versus the Rangers. His best outing came on April 26 against the Cubs, where he earned a win with 5 IP, 7 hits, 5 strikeouts, and 4 earned runs. McDonald, meanwhile, boasts a microscopic 1.29 ERA after a dominant performance on May 5 against the Padres (7 IP, 2 hits, 8 strikeouts, 1 earned run). However, he was roughed up in a short relief appearance on March 22 against the Guardians (0.2 IP, 4 hits, 5 earned runs).
The Dodgers lineup features superstar Shohei Ohtani leading off as the designated hitter, batting .241. Mookie Betts follows at shortstop with a .179 average, while Freddie Freeman (.267) and Kyle Tucker (.248) provide power in the middle of the order. Catcher Will Smith (.261) and third baseman Max Muncy (.273) add depth. The Giants counter with an experienced lineup led by Lee Jung-hoo (.270) in right field, Luis Arraez (.310) at second base, and Casey Schmitt (.285) at first. Rafael Devers serves as DH, batting .232, while Matt Chapman (.235) and Harrison Bader (.115) round out the order.
Historically, the Giants took two of three games in their April series at Oracle Park, winning 3-0 and 3-1 before the Dodgers responded with a 3-0 victory. This marks the second meeting of the season between these division rivals.
The Dodgers currently sit atop the NL West with a 24-16 record, tied with the Padres, while the Giants (16-24) are 4.5 games back. First pitch is set for 11:10 AM PT at Dodger Stadium.