Today's starting pitching matchup features Arizona Diamondbacks's Mitch Bratt (0-0, 3.00 ERA) against Los Angeles Dodgers's Emmet Sheehan (4-6, 4.91 ERA).

Arizona Diamondbacks's Mitch Bratt posts an solid 3.00 ERA this season, while Emmet Sheehan has been shaky at 4.91. There is a clear gap in starting pitching quality.

Advanced metrics: Mitch Bratt — FIP 3.10, K% 23.1%, 3.0 IP / Emmet Sheehan — FIP 4.57, K% 26.1%, 77.0 IP

2026 season record: Arizona Diamondbacks 48-47 (.505), Los Angeles Dodgers 61-35 (.635).

Los Angeles Dodgers holds the edge in the season standings, though Arizona Diamondbacks can't be counted out based on head-to-head matchups.

Run differential: Arizona Diamondbacks -15, Los Angeles Dodgers +151. Los Angeles Dodgers boasts superior run production.

Recent form: Arizona Diamondbacks on a 3-game win streak, Los Angeles Dodgers on a 2-game losing streak.

Based on starting pitching, Arizona Diamondbacks holds the edge.

Arizona Diamondbacks bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Brandon Pfaadt 4.84 ERA, 39K in 48.1IP, Brandyn Garcia (Setup) 1.96 ERA, 26K in 23.0IP, Drey Jameson 4.11 ERA, 11K in 15.1IP.

Los Angeles Dodgers bullpen: 13 relievers on the active roster. Key arms: Alex Vesia (Setup) 2.27 ERA, 45K in 31.2IP, Brock Stewart 3.12 ERA, 9K in 8.2IP, Edgardo Henriquez (Setup) 2.33 ERA, 37K in 38.2IP.

Projected win probability: Arizona Diamondbacks 56% vs Los Angeles Dodgers 44%

Factors: Arizona Diamondbacks's starter owns the lower ERA, Los Angeles Dodgers's home-field advantage. Of course, baseball's inherent randomness means actual results may differ.

Workload comparison: Mitch Bratt averages 3.0 IP per start vs. Emmet Sheehan at 4.8 IP. Getting six-plus innings from the starter significantly eases the bullpen burden.

Emmet Sheehan has allowed 15 HR this season — a concern against a lineup with extra-base power.