The Giants score three times in the first inning against Yoshinobu Yamamoto with the help of some poor Dodgers defense, and that proves the difference in a 3-1 game as the Giants hold the Dodgers to just three hits.

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup, pitching matchups and how to watch Tuesday's game against the San Fransisco Giants.

Just after San Francisco Giants star Jung Hoo Lee apparently hurt himself in a play at home plate, NBC Sports Bay Area cameras caught Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing crudely dismissing the injury with an NSFW phrase.

The Dodgers have a lot of advantages over the Giants they may never yield, but the biggest advantage is Ohtani, who can't play forever.

The Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a tight race with the San Diego Padres atop the NL West, but Dave Roberts is not flinching. After a 3-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants, the Dodgers slipped into a tie with the Padres, raising tension across the division. Still, Roberts delivered a calm, direct message.

The Giants lineup takes a hit, as breakout catcher Daniel Susac hit the IL with an elbow injury. Susac’s started his Major League career with a .478/.500/.652 OPS in 24 plate appearances over 11 games, but Patrick Bailey and his elite defense (but .361 OPS) start. ——