Dodgers Release Lineup for Second Game vs. Guardians
The Los Angeles Dodgers made some minor tweaks to their lineup ahead of the second game of their series against the Cleveland Guardians. Designated hitter Shohei Ohtani will remain in the leadoff spot followed by right fielder Kyle Tucker, just as he has been all season. Shortstop Mookie Betts remains in the third spot, and catcher Will Smith returns to the cleanup spot after a rest day Monday.
First baseman Freddie Freeman maintains the No. 5 spot, and third baseman Max Muncy gets a second consecutive start. Left fielder Teoscar Hernandez will bat seventh and center fielder Andy Pages will bat eighth with second baseman Alex Freeland in the No.
9 spot. Ohtani will also be taking the mound for the first time this season , and will look to get off to a good start to the year as a pitcher following a great spring showing on the rubber. The right-hander pitched 8.
1 innings, striking out 15 batters and allowing just three runs in the preseason. Mar 30, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts (50) celebrates after hitting a double against the Cleveland Guardians in the ninth inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images Dodgers Lineup vs.
Guardians on Tuesday 1. Shohei Ohtani, DH 2. Kyle Tucker, RF 3.