Dodgers Lineup vs Astros: Hyeseong Kim Out, Kiké Hernandez Starting

The Los Angeles Dodgers kick off their series with the Houston Astros on the Fourth of July.

The Dodgers lineup will face Astros right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers, who is 1-3 with a 6.61 ERA and 40 strikeouts on the year.

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Kiké Hernandez is getting the start at third base to replace the injured Max Muncy. Hyeseong Kim isn’t playing against a right-handed pitcher.

Dodgers Starting Lineup

1. Shohei Ohtani, DH
2. Mookie Betts, SS
3. Freddie Freeman, 1B
4. Will Smith, C
5. Teoscar Hernandez, RF
6. Andy Pages, CF
7. Michael Conforto, LF
8. Tommy Edman, 2B
9. Kiké Hernandez, 3B

The Dodgers will have right-hander Ben Casparius on the mound.