Dodgers at Diamondbacks Preview PHOENIX (Interstat) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and Arizona Diamondbacks continue their four-game series Wednesday at Chase Field, with first pitch scheduled for 6:40 p.m. PDT. The Dodgers (38-22) enter with the National League’s best record, but they have dropped the first two games of this set, including a 4-1 loss Monday and a scoreless tie Tuesday that was suspended or postponed—details of that game were not immediately clear. Arizona (32-27) has won four of its last five and sits second in the NL West, 5½ games behind Los Angeles. Probable Pitchers Right-hander Shohei Ohtani (5-2, 2.89 ERA) starts for the Dodgers. Ohtani has been dominant in his first season as a full-time pitcher, striking out 82 in 62⅓ innings. He also serves as the designated hitter and went 3-for-4 with a double in Monday’s loss. Right-hander Zac Gallen (3-4, 4.01 ERA) gets the ball for Arizona. Gallen is coming off a no-decision May 26 at San Francisco, where he allowed two runs over six innings. He has a 2.70 ERA over his last three starts. Players to Watch Dodgers right-hander Emmet Sheehan took the loss Monday, giving up two earned runs over 6⅓ innings with three strikeouts. He has been a reliable swingman, posting a 3.86 ERA over his last five outings while striking out 26 in 27 frames. Diamondbacks left-hander Eduardo Rodriguez earned the win Monday, allowing one run on five hits over six innings. He has been stellar over his past four starts, going 3-0 with a 0.97 ERA. Rodriguez is 2-0 with a 1.50 ERA against the Dodgers this season. Recent History The teams split a four-game series in Los Angeles in late March. The Dodgers took two of three at home in that set, including an 8-2 win in the finale. Arizona has now won the first two games of this week’s series. Betting Outlook Oddsmakers have installed the Dodgers as -1.5 favorites on the run line. The over/under is set at 8.5 total runs. Interstat’s game simulator projects a 6-5 Arizona victory. Upcoming The series concludes Thursday before both teams head on the road. The Dodgers visit Pittsburgh for three games starting Tuesday, while the Diamondbacks host Washington for three games beginning Friday.