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Dodgers start Lauer; Phillies rain-delay, promote De La Cruz

7/23/2026

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Lauer Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers will start Eric Lauer on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Lauer has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts.
The series began Monday at Citizens Bank Park, with games on ESPN and TBS.
Philadelphia will counter Lauer with Aaron Nola after starting Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler and limiting Shohei Ohtani to DH because of knee soreness.

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Phillies Delay

The Phillies announced a rain delay for July 21 after a flash-flood warning for Pennsylvania, New York and New Jersey.
Forecasts predict 1-2 inches of rain before midnight and showers on July 22.
Ticket policy lets fans use the ticket for a rescheduled game or exchange it for a later game of equal or lesser value by day 60.
MLB may turn Wednesday into a day-night doubleheader or shift the game to Thursday.

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De La Cruz Promotion

The Phillies called up right-handed outfielder Bryan De La Cruz from Triple-A Lehigh Valley on July 21, 2026.
De La Cruz earned the promotion after a .377/.476/.566 stretch with 20 hits, one homer and seven RBIs in his last 16 Triple-A games.
Manager Don Mattingly said the move lets the club assess depth before the trade deadline and lets GM Dave Dombrowski target bullpen or rotation upgrades.

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Lauer Starts

The Los Angeles Dodgers will start Eric Lauer on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park.
Lauer has allowed three runs or fewer in each of his last seven starts.
The series began Monday at Citizens Bank Park, with games on ESPN and TBS.
Philadelphia will counter Lauer with Aaron Nola after starting Cristopher Sánchez and Zack Wheeler and limiting Shohei Ohtani to DH because of knee soreness.

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