Shohei Ohtani will take the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Wednesday night. He faces Joe Ryan of the Minnesota Twins in a potential pitchers' duel.

What's at Stake?

The Dodgers seek to finish a three-game sweep. They won 12-3 on Tuesday after holding on for a 2-1 victory on Monday.

Ohtani is 7-2 with a 1.47 ERA. He has 78 strikeouts in 73 2/3 innings and five victories in his past six outings.

Pitching Matchup

Ohtani's opponent, Joe Ryan, is 5-3 with a 2.99 ERA. Ryan needs one more strikeout to reach 100 for the season.

The Twins manager, Derek Shelton, expects a great matchup. "You're going to see two of the best pitchers in baseball go at it," he said.

Recent Performance

Ohtani is coming off a win against the Tampa Bay Rays. He allowed four runs on seven hits in six innings in a 5-4 win last Wednesday.

Ryan held off the Texas Rangers on Thursday. He scattered three hits over five scoreless innings in a 9-3 victory.

Team Updates

The Dodgers played without outfielder Kyle Tucker and catcher Dalton Rushing on Tuesday. Tucker is expected to remain out of the lineup on Wednesday, but Rushing could return.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts praised journeyman catcher Chuckie Robinson. Robinson went 2-for-4 and drove in a run with a safety squeeze bunt on Tuesday.

Roberts also praised his players for their approach at the plate. He will look for another focused effort when the Dodgers face Ryan on Wednesday.

The Dodgers aim to finish strong. They have a chance to sweep the Twins with Ohtani on the mound.

Ohtani has a 2.21 ERA in his first four outings against the Twins. He has 30 strikeouts in 20 1/3 innings.

Ryan is looking forward to the matchup. He told reporters that he rarely worries about the opposing starting pitcher, but this will be a special case because he will face Ohtani at the plate.

"He's obviously the greatest baseball player ever," Ryan said. "In that regard, maybe I'll recognize it a little bit more."

The game is on Wednesday night at Target Field. The Dodgers seek to extend their winning streak.

Ohtani is set to make his 13th start of the season. He will face a tough test against the Twins.

The Twins will counter with Ryan. He is set to make his 17th start of the season.

The pitching matchup is highly anticipated. Ohtani and Ryan are two of the best pitchers in baseball.

The Dodgers are in a strong position. They have a chance to sweep the Twins and extend their lead.

Ohtani is a key player for the Dodgers. He has been outstanding this season with a 1.47 ERA.

The game will be closely watched. The pitching matchup is one of the best of the season.

The Twins will try to stop the Dodgers. They need a win to avoid a sweep.

Ohtani is ready for the challenge. He will take the mound and face the Twins.

The Dodgers are confident. They have a strong team and a great pitcher in Ohtani.

The game is on Wednesday night. The Dodgers seek to finish strong and sweep the Twins.