Dodgers adjust lineup for opening game against Phillies
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 7:50 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
The Los Angeles Dodgers made significant changes to their lineup for the first game against the Philadelphia Phillies on July 20, 2026. After a doubleheader and losing the last game against the Yankees, the Dodgers will have Shohei Ohtani leading off and Tommy Edman batting third. Emmet Sheehan is set to start on the mound after a strong performance in July. The Phillies will pitch Cy Young candidate Cristopher Sánchez, who has a 2.62 ERA so far this season. This matchup follows the Dodgers’ recent series where they secured two wins against the Yankees.
- •Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Tommy Edman in key roles.
- •Emmet Sheehan starts for the Dodgers after strong recent outings.
- •Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez is having a standout season.
- •Dodgers won two of three games against the Yankees in their last series.
- •Game scheduled for 4:20 p.m. PT on July 20.
- 7:50 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Switch Up Top of Lineup For First Game vs. Phillies
"The Los Angeles Dodgers, after keeping the top four spots of their lineup consistent for the past several weeks, finally made a change.
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