Dodgers set lineup aiming for series win against Royals with Snell returning
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 11:05 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026

The Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday, hoping to secure their first series win of August. They won the first game of the series on Monday, led by Max Muncy's three runs. Starting pitcher Blake Snell returns from the injured list to make his second start of the season after rehabbing from an elbow issue. The Dodgers have made adjustments to their lineup, featuring Shohei Ohtani as designated hitter and Freddie Freeman batting second. First pitch is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PT.
- •Dodgers won the first game of the series against Royals on Monday.
- •Blake Snell returns after recovering from an elbow injury.
- •Dodgers lineup features Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman at the top.
- •Michael Wacha starts for the Royals in Tuesday's game.
- •First pitch scheduled for 7:10 p.m. PT.
- 11:05 PMYahoo Sports — Dodgers Aim to Take Series in Blake Snell’s Return Start: Lineup
"The Los Angeles Dodgers set their lineup as they aim for their first series win of August against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday.
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