Shohei Ohtani is coming off his best performance in a Dodgers uniform, making the two-way superstar a key factor in today's MLB predictions for September 3, 2025. The Japanese phenom posted 9 strikeouts while allowing just 2 hits over 5 innings in his previous outing, setting up an intriguing matchup as "Los Angeles" faces the "Pittsburgh Pirates" who have quietly won 7 of their last 10 games.
The Dodgers-Pirates game looks primed for a pitching duel with rookie Braxton Ashcraft (2.58 ERA) taking the mound for Pittsburgh. Ashcraft has been excellent over the past 6 weeks and boasts an impressive top 2% barrel rate – pretty remarkable for a first-year pitcher!
Interestingly, the Dodgers have struggled against seemingly inferior competition lately, dropping Tuesday's game to a surging Pirates squad. This trend makes the first 5 innings under 4.5 runs an appealing betting option for Wednesday's clash.
In other action, Clay Holmes and the "New York Mets" look well-positioned against the slumping "Detroit Tigers." The Mets have already claimed the first two games of this series and face Casey Mize, who posted a troubling 6.32 ERA in July followed by a 5.81 ERA in August.
"Detroit" has dropped 7 of its last 10 games and must contend with Holmes, who has found his stride after some rough July outings. The reliever-turned-starter has allowed 2 runs or fewer in 6 of his last 7 starts and has surrendered only 1 home run in his last 10 outings.
Can the Tigers turn things around against the surging Mets? Given their recent form, it's looking increasingly unlikely as New York aims for a series sweep.
