Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact

Download our Free Mobile App!
Faster with Fewer Ads

Get App
Dodger Blue
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
  • Dodgers News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
  • Team
  • Video
  • Odds
  • About
Search
  • Dodgers News
    • MLB News
  • Rumors
  • Schedules
    • 2025 Dodger Stadium giveaways
    • 2025 regular season
    • 2026 regular season
  • Team
    • Active roster
    • Salaries
  • Video
  • Odds
    • MLB Odds
    • NHL Odds
    • NFL Odds
    • NBA Odds
    • NCAAF Odds
    • NCAAB Odds
    • CFL Odds
    • UFC Odds
    • Boxing Odds
    • MLS Odds
    • PGA Odds
  • About
    • Terms of Service
    • Privacy Policy
    • Contact
Follow US
© 2024 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Dodger Blue > Game Central > 2017 World Series Game 6 Preview: Rich Hill, Dodgers Look To Extend Season Another Day
Game Central

2017 World Series Game 6 Preview: Rich Hill, Dodgers Look To Extend Season Another Day

Matt Borelli
October 31, 2017
3 Min Read
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
SHARE

The Los Angeles Dodgers hope to extend their season on Tuesday with a with a win over the Houston Astros in Game 6 of the World Series.

Of the previous 11 teams to return home while trailing 3-2 in the World Series, nine have forced a Game 7. And out of those nine teams, eight have gone on to win the Fall Classic.

Making his second start of the series is Rich Hill, who looks to build off a solid outing against the Astros in Game 2. Hill allowed one run on three hits in four innings, striking out seven batters in the process.

The veteran struggled some with his command, issuing four walks (one intentional), but managed to prevent additional runs from scoring. All-in-all, Hill owns a 2.77 ERA and 1.23 WHIP in 13 innings this postseason, with 19 strikeouts to seven walks.

On the mound for the Astros is Justin Verlander, who looks to propel Houston to their first World Series championship in franchise history.

In Game 2 against the Dodgers, Verlander yielded three runs and two hits (two home runs) in six innings, with five strikeouts and two walks.

It was the first non-decision for Verlander since joining the Astros at the August waiver trade deadline. The veteran has yet to be tabbed with a loss in 10 opportunities for his new club.

Overall this postseason, Verlander has posted a 2.05 ERA and 0.88 WHIP in 30.2 innings with 29 punch outs to eight free passes.

Logan Forsythe, hitting seventh, leads the Dodgers with a .313 (10-for-32) postseason batting average. Forsythe did not start in Game 2 against Verlander. Joc Pederson, sixth in the lineup, tops the club with a .364 (4-for-11) average in the World Series.

After going hitless in his first 11 World Series at-bats, Cody Bellinger is 4-for-his-last-9 with four extra-base hits over his last two games.

Dodgers lineup:

CF: Chris Taylor
SS: Corey Seager
3B: Justin Turner
1B: Cody Bellinger
RF: Yasiel Puig
LF: Joc Pederson
2B: Logan Forsythe
C: Austin Barnes
P: Clayton Kershaw

Astros lineup:

CF: George Springer
3B: Alex Bregman
2B: Jose Altuve
SS: Carlos Correa
1B: Yulieski Gurriel
C: Brian McCann
LF: Marwin Gonzalez
RF: Josh Reddick
P: Justin Verlander

Total
0
Shares
Share 0
Tweet 0
Pin it 0
Share 0
TAGGED:2017 World SeriesHouston AstrosJustin VerlanderLos Angeles DodgersRich Hill
ByMatt Borelli
Matt Borelli covers the Los Angeles Dodgers as a staff writer for Dodger Blue and holds similar responsibilities for Lakers Nation, a sister site with an emphasis on the Los Angeles Lakers. He also contributes to RamsNewswire.com and RaidersNewswire.com. An avid fantasy sports player, Matt is a former 2014 MLB Beat the Streak co-champion. His favorite Dodgers moment, among a list of many, is Clayton Kershaw's no-hitter against the Colorado Rockies in 2014. Follow him on Twitter: @mcborelli.
Ad imageAd image
Sign Up for Our Newsletter
Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

You Might Also Like

Clayton-kershaw-
Game Central

2016 NLDS: Clayton Kershaw Labors, But Dodgers Squeak Out Win Against Nationals

October 7, 2016
October 7, 2016
Gavin Lux, 2024 World Series
Dodgers News

Gavin Lux ‘Excited’ For 2024 Dodgers World Series Ring

August 25, 2025
August 25, 2025
Dontrelle Willis, Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation Blue Diamond Gala
Dodgers NewsFeatured

Dontrelle Willis, Eric Karros & Jessica Mendoza Among Dodgers Broadcasters Returning For 2023

January 20, 2023
January 20, 2023
Justin Wrobleski, Pride Night
Dodgers News

Dodgers Roster: Justin Wrobleski Optioned, Julian Fernández Called Up & CJ Alexander Designated For Assignment

July 7, 2025
July 7, 2025

Categories

  • News
  • Rumors
  • Games
  • History

Information

  • Advertise
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Contact Us

Sign Up for Our Newsletter

Get breaking Dodgers News direct to your inbox.

© 2025 Medium Large Sports Media, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Use of this site constitutes acceptance of our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
Welcome Back!

Sign in to your account

Username or Email Address
Password

Lost your password?

  • 日本語
  • 한국어