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Rays, Dodgers starting lineups for Game 1 of the 2020 World Series

The World Series lineups are arriving with first pitch mere hours away.

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Tyler Glasnow (20) pitches during the fourth inning against the Houston Astros during game four of the 2020 ALCS at Petco Park. Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

The Tampa Bay Rays and Los Angeles Dodgers open the 2020 World Series on Tuesday evening. The AL and NL champs face off on for Game 1 at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. First pitch is scheduled for 8:09 p.m. ET and the game will be broadcast on FOX.

The Dodgers are going with catcher Austin Barnes given is recent work with starter Clayton Kershaw. This moves Will Smith into the DH role. The Rays are shaking up their lineup, moving Yandy Diaz to the top of the order and getting Kevin Keirmaier back in the starting lineup after limited duties to close out the ALCS.

The Dodgers are -182 favorites in this game, while the Rays are installed at +1.5 on the run line with a price of -139. The Game 1 run total is 7.5, with the over getting a slight edge at -120.

Tampa Bay Rays starting lineup

  • 1B Yandy Diaz R
  • 2B Brandon Lowe L
  • DH Randy Arozarena R
  • RF Hunter Renfroe R
  • LF Manuel Margot R
  • 3B Joey Wendle L
  • SS Willy Adames R
  • CF Kevin Kiermaier L
  • C Mike Zunino R

SP: Tyler Glasnow R

Los Angeles Dodgers starting lineup

  • RF Mookie Betts R
  • SS Corey Seager L
  • 3B Justin Turner R
  • 1B Max Muncy L
  • DH Will Smith R
  • CF Cody Bellinger L
  • 2B Chris Taylor R
  • LF Joc Pederson L
  • C Austin Barnes R

SP: Clayton Kershaw, L